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 Colombo - General Information

Quick Facts

Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).
Language: Sinhala, Tamil.
Area: 37.31 Km².
Climate: Temprate.
Summer: Max - 87.8°F (31°C) | Min - 71.6°F(22°C)
Winter: Max - 84.2°F (29°C) | Min - 68°F(20°C)
Also known as: Kolon thota, Sinhala.
Famous for: Botanical gardens, picnic spots, parks and Museums.
Geographical Location: Located on the west coast of Sri Lanka.
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: 6°54'N 79°50'E and 4 meters above sea level.
Best time to visit: November to April.
Neighbouring Cities: Kandy, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Polonnaruva, Sigiriya.
Means of Local Transport: Trains, bus, boats and taxis.

Overview
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka and its commercial capital. The city is strategically located on the east west trade route and is a major business hub of the country. The city serves as a major port and the largest financial center of Sri Lanka. Colombo is a blend of old and the new. The city is bestowed with some of the most beautiful historic sites.

The city is also the most modernized city of Sri Lanka. The most famous architecture of the city includes the Dutch Era buildings, the British era buildings and the Colombo Fort. Colombo is a city of many festivals. The most important festival of Colombo is the celebration of Lord Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Death. The city of Colombo is decorated with lanterns during this festival. The festival takes place in the month of May. The other major festival that is celebrated in Colombo is Christmas. The city of Colombo is also the Media and the Fashion center of Sri Lanka.

Colombo is undoubtedly the backbone of Sri Lankan economic structure. The city of Colombo houses several important buildings and headquarters of some of Sri Lanka's largest companies. These include the President's House, Presidential Secretariat, Prime Minister's House (Temple Trees), Prime Minister's Office, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Colombo also has the Judicial and the Military headquarters, Naval headquarters (SLNS Ranagala), Air Force headquarters (SLAF Colombo) and Police national and field force headquarters.


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