The name 'Colombo', first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed to be derived from the classical Sinhala name කොලොන් තොට, கொல்லம்… See more

Colombo's geography is a mix of land and water. The city has many canals and, in the heart of the city, the 65-hectare (160-acre) Beira Lake. The lake is one of the most distinctive… See more

Colombo is a multi-religious, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural city. The population of Colombo is a mix of numerous… See more

The great majority of Sri Lankan corporations have their head offices in Colombo including Aitken Spence, Ceylinco Corporation, … See more

Traveller Ibn Battuta who visited the island in the 14th century, referred to it as Kalanpu. Arabs, whose prime interests were trade, began to settle in Colombo around the eighth century AD mostly because the port helped their business by the way of … See more

Galle Face Green is located in the heart of the city along the Indian Ocean coast and is a destination for tourists and… See more

Local government
Colombo is a charter city, with a mayor-council government. The mayor and council members are… See more