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Population :
600,000
District : Colombo
Typical Weather : Warm and Sunny
Dist. From Colombo :
Sri Lanka's capital upto recent times, Colombo, is a fascinating city,
not only for a comfortable blend of east and west, but also for a cosy
mixture of the past and present. It is still the commercial centre of
the country. Situated 34 km. from the International Airport, Colombo
has been a flourishing seaport for centuries. Today the bustle of the
harbour mingles with the activity of its busy commercial, banking and
shopping areas. The original trading settlers - the Portuguese, Dutch
and the British have all left in their wake churches and monuments,
names and religions, costumes and food and smatterings of their
languages which have been absorbed into the speech of the Sri Lankans.
Colombo, with its population of over half a million is divided into
fifteen zones.
While in Colombo attractions worth seeing are:- Buddhists temples,
Hindu temples, Mosques, Christian churches, Parliament building,
Parks, Zoo, Museums and Art Galleries. A half day tour covering 40 km.
and including visits to a Buddhist Temple, Hindu Temple, the Zoo and
the residential areas will cost around US $ 18 for a car with a
chauffeur guide. |
Information provided by
Sri Lanka Tourism Board.
