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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ColomboColombo - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The impact of the Tsunami on households and vulnerable groups in two districts in Sri Lanka : Galle and Colombo, Swarna Jayaweera, Centre for Women's Research, Colombo, 2005; Patterns of Community Structure in Colombo, Sri Lanka, An investigation of Contemporary Urban Life in South Asia, Neville S. Arachchige-Don, University Press, Maryland, 1994

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     Fort (Colombo) (Sinhala: කොටුව; Tamil: கோட்டை) is the...

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     Colombo District is located in the south west of Sri Lanka...

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     Cinnamon Gardens (Sinhala: කුරුඳු වත්ත Kurundu Vaththa,...

2. www.britannica.com › place › Sri-LankaSri Lanka | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Sri Lanka, island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. It is located between latitudes 5°55′ and 9°51′ N and longitudes 79°41′ and 81°53′ E and has a maximum length of 268 miles (432 km) and a maximum width of 139 miles (224 km). Sri Lanka. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has ...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Electoral_districts_of_SriElectoral districts of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Western Province - Colombo 2; Gampaha 1; Kalutara 1. Kilinochchi Administrative District was created from southern Jaffna Administrative District in February 1984. Consequently, Jaffna Electoral District now consists of two administrative districts (Jaffna and Kilinochchi).

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Economy_of_Sri_LankaEconomy of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The mixed economy of Sri Lanka was worth $84 billion by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019 [24] and $296.959 billion by purchasing power parity (PPP). [25] The country had experienced an annual growth of 6.4 percent from 2003 to 2012, well above its regional peers.

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   • Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) (Rs//=) (රු) (ரூ)

   • Population: 22,156,000 (2021)

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   What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

   • Town hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Colombo, which emerged as the main urban centre during British rule, remains the executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka; Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, a Colombo suburb, is the legislative capital. For administrative purposes, the country has been divided into nine provinces and subdivided into 25 districts.

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   Where is Sri Lanka located?

   • It is located between latitudes 5°55′ and 9°51′ N and longitudes 79°41′ and 81°53′ E and has a maximum length of 268 miles (432 km) and a maximum width of 139 miles (224 km). Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction between Sri Lanka and India from ancient times.

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   Is Colombo still the capital of Sri Lanka?

   • Although Colombo lost its status as the capital of Sri Lanka in the 1980s to Sri Jayawardanapura, it continues to be the island's commercial centre. Despite the official capital of Sri Lanka moving to the adjacent Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte, most countries still maintain their diplomatic missions in Colombo.

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   Why is Sri Lanka called Serendib?

   • At a crossroads of maritime routes traversing the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has also been exposed to cultural influences from other Asian civilizations. Ancient Greek geographers called it Taprobane. Arabs referred to it as Serendib. Later European mapmakers called it Ceylon, a name still used occasionally for trade purposes.

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6. asianmirror.lk › news › itemPresident Appoints New Governors for Southern and North ...

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   15 hours ago · President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed two new Governors to key provinces in Sri Lanka. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena has been sworn in as the Governor of the Southern Province, succeeding his previous role as Governor of the North Western Province. Meanwhile, former Environment Minister Nazeer ...

7. www.independent.lk › western-province-leads-sriWestern province leads Sri Lanka’s economy yet again

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   6 days ago · The Western province maintained its status as the foremost contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy in 2022, further solidifying its position by increasing its share in nominal GDP from 42.6 percent in 2021 to 43.4 percent.

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9. www.colombo.mc.gov.lkColombo Municipal Council

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Situated in the western province of Sri Lanka, Colombo is the island's capital. Diverse and vibrant, the city is the administrative and economic center of the country. Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city, home to around a million people is also one of the busiest ports in the South Asia. Colombo was the capital for over two hundred years until ...