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Bookmark or Share- Colombo - WikipediaColombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments. [9] It was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, [10] and its status as capital was retained when the nation became independent in 1948.
- Colombo | Sri Lanka, Map, Population, & Facts | BritannicaColombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port on the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbors in the world. Its oldest districts are known as the Fort and the Pettah.
- 17 Best Places to Visit in Colombo - PlanetWareSri Lanka's capital city of Colombo seamlessly combines the incredible culture and history of the island with modern tourist attractions and amenities. The city's unique colonial history (Portuguese, Dutch, and British) adds additional layers to the mix.
- Colombo – Travel guide at WikivoyageColombo (Sinhala: කොළඹ, Tamil: கொழும்பு) is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka, and still perceived by many as the capital though the suburb of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is now the official capital.
- About Colombo Sri Lanka | Visit ColomboLocated on the west coast, Colombo is the most densely populated city on the island, home to some two million people. Historically, Colombo was a famous seaport. The city is built on a natural harbor, strategically located along the ancient East-West sea trade routes.
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