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Colombo City


Colombo CityColombo is the commercial and largest city of Sri Lanka. (
කොළඹ / கொழும்பு )

Area:-  37.31 km2
Weather:- 28°C, 
Wind:-  W at 13 km/h, 
Humidity :- 83% 
Population:- 5.6 million      

Climate:-
     Only major change in the weather of Colombo is during the inter monsoon season which is from May to August and October to January. During this time heavy rain fall can be expected.

Transportation:-
     City public transportation consists of mainly from buses and trains. But if you want to get around quickly try three wheels and private cabs.

       Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls and hotels. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history. 
  
Attractions:-
Top 25 Attractions Not To Miss In Colombo
  1. National Museum
  2. Gangaramaya Temple
  3. St Anthony's Church
  4. Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque
  5. Sri Kailawasanathar Swami Devasthanam Kovil
  6. Dutch Period Museum
  7. Beira Lake
  8. Independence Memorial Hall
  9. Viharamahadevi Park
  10. Galle Face Green
  11. Independence Arcade
  12. Nelum Pokuna Theatre
  13. Laksala
  14. Colombo Port
  15. Pettah Streets
  16. Municipal Council Building
  17. The World Trade Center
  18. Millers Building
  19. Colombo Port City
  20. Colombo Lotus Tower 
  21. The Murugan Hindu temple in the Slave Island
  22. Old Parliament Building
  23. Pettah Floating Market


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