Fun fact 1 about Negombo
city
Negombo is sometimes referred to as 'Little Rome' due to its large Catholic population and ornate churches.
Negombo
Sri Lanka
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Negombo
Sri Lanka
Country
Sri Lanka
Population
148.0K
Coordinates
7.21, 79.84
Negombo, also known as Punchi Romaya and Mîpura, is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in the Western Province, 38 km (24 mi) from Colombo via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway and the nearest major city from the Bandaranaike International Airport.
From the “History” section
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