Colombo - Wikipedia
WEBIt is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is itself within the urban/suburban area of Colombo.
Colombo | Sri Lanka, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 7, 2024 · It is located between latitudes 5°55′ and 9°51′ N and longitudes 79°41′ and 81°53′ E and has a maximum length of 268 miles (432 km) and a maximum width of 139 miles (224 km). Sri Lanka. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction between Sri Lanka and India from ancient times.
Sri Lanka Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Located in the south western part of the country, Colombo is a port city and one of the largest man-made harbors in the world. With a combined population of over 8 lakhs, the two capitals of Sri Lanka represent the two largest urban areas of the country. Where is Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka is an island country in Southern Asia.
Colombo - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe island nation of Sri Lanka lies in the Indian Ocean, to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The city of Colombo lies on the island's western shores. Colombo's geography is a mix of land and water.
Where is Colombo Located | Visit Colombo
WEBColombo is located in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a small island country located just south of India. Geographically, Colombo is situated in the western province of Sri Lanka and has been at the center of Sri Lankan political, economic and cultural life since it was made commercial capital in 1815.
Colombo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBColombo ( Sinhala: කොළඹ, Tamil: கொழும்பு) is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka, and still perceived by many as the capital though the suburb of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is now the official capital.
Colombo Map - Colombo Divisional Secretariat, Western …
WEBLocation: Colombo Divisional Secretariat, Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia; View on OpenStreetMap
About Colombo Sri Lanka | Visit Colombo
WEBLocated on the west coast, Colombo is the most densely populated city on the island, home to some two million people. Historically, Colombo was a famous seaport. The city is built on a natural harbor, strategically located along the ancient East-West sea trade routes.
Visit Colombo | Visit Colombo
WEBGeographically, Colombo is situated in the western province of Sri Lanka and has been at the center of Sri Lankan political, economic and cultural life since it was made commercial capital in 1815. Colombo is the second most populous …
Colombo travel - Lonely Planet | Sri Lanka, Asia
WEBColombo. Sri Lanka, Asia. Although it's unlikely it will reclaim its 19th-century moniker 'the garden city of the East', Colombo has nevertheless emerged as a must-see stop in Sri Lanka.
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