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Taprobane333 is said to be an island, lying out at sea, distant from the most southerly parts of India, which are opposite the Coniaci, seven days’334 sail towards the south. Its length is about 8000 stadia in the direction of Ethiopia.335 It produces elephants.

This is the account of Eratosthenes. The accounts of other writers, in addition to this, whenever they convey exact information, will contribute to form the description336 (of India).