Colombo
Sign in to saveColombo ( ; , ; , ) is the largest city of Sri Lanka by population and de facto commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District.
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Colombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka and serves as the country's main commercial and financial center, located on the western coast of the island. With a metropolitan population of 5.6 million people, it functions as both a hub for business activity and a significant tourist destination.
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Place details
- Locality
- Colombo
- Region
- Western Province
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Population
- 648,034
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43 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Portuguese era
- Dutch era
- British era
- After independence
- Geography
- Climate
- Attractions
- Demographics
- Government and politics
- Local government
- National capital status
- Suburbs and postal codes
- City limits
- Economy
- Law enforcement and crime
- Infrastructure
- Harbour
- Transport
- Bus
- Rail
- Roads
- Ferry
- Air
- Landmarks
- Education
- Architecture
- Colombo Fort
- Dutch-era buildings
- British-era buildings
- Culture
- Annual cultural events and fairs
- Performing arts
- Museums and art collections
- Sports
- Media
- Twin towns and sister cities
- Notable people
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- Further reading
Colombo ( ; , ; , ) is the largest city of Sri Lanka by population and de facto commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District.
It was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, retaining its capital status when Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948. In 1978, when administrative functions were moved to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo was designated as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.