Fun facts about Colombo
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The name 'Colombo' is believed to be derived from the classical Sinhala name meaning 'port on the river Kelani'.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as the country's most populous city. It is also the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits.
From the “Etymology” section
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Colombo was established primarily as a port city during the colonial era.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as the country's most populous city. It is also the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Colombo is a multi-religious, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural city with a population of 642,163.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as the country's most populous city. It is also the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits.
From the “Demographics” section
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Colombo's most popular festival is Vesak, celebrating Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as the country's most populous city. It is also the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits.
From the “Culture” section
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