Colombo, Sri Lanka

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 6.927079, 79.861244.

Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka and its main industrial, commercial, cultural, and religious center. The city is located on the west coast of Sri Lanka island and is the principal port and transportation hub of the whole region. Colombo is the largest financial hub in modern Sri Lanka, as well as a beautiful city in which old historic architecture and modern buildings live side by side. Colombo has a very long history and was known as a developed settlement and a commercial point over two thousand years ago. During the recent history of the city, it used to be administered and managed by the British authorities, and only in the second half of the last century, the country gained its independence and started developing as a new independent state.

Colombo is a unique city where it is possible to see modern skyscrapers and architecture of the previous centuries. The city is famous for its really large residential area which has been expanding for many decades. The location of Colombo at the Laccadive Sea makes it not just a tourist attraction but also a popular resort. It receives thousands of tourists year-round. Colombo is a famous destination for those who love sports known especially as a venue for international regattas. There are many natural attractions and landmarks in the city including Beira Lake, Galle Face Park, Viharamahadevi Park, and others.

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