2007-07-12 16:05:08 · 10 answers · asked by Thushara P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
It was Colombo but Colombo lost its status as the capital of Sri Lanka in the 1980s, it continues to be the island's commercial center. Despite the official capital of Sri Lanka moving to the adjacent Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, most countries still maintain their diplomatic missions in Colombo.
Due to its large natural harbour and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders since more than 2,000 years ago. However it was only made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, and its status as capital was retained when the nation received independence in 1948. In 1978, when administrative functions were moved to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo was designated as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
2007-07-12 16:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Colombo is the capital city of SRI LANKA.
2007-07-15 04:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by foongwk140804 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colombo is the capital and Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka.
2007-07-12 16:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka.
Here is some good information on Colombo:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/sri-lanka
Hope this helps! ;-)
2007-07-12 16:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by MW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colombo
2007-07-13 22:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by Christopher G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colombo
2007-07-12 16:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by Curious2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Colombo
2007-07-12 16:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by myguysamoose 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The political capital is Colombo.
Kandy, which calls itself the hill capital, is a cultural center from the days of the 14th century Kandyan kings.
2007-07-12 16:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Colombo
Name derived from the classical Sinhalese name Kolon thota, meaning "port on the river Kelani".
2007-07-12 16:09:37 · answer #9 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the capital of srilanka is colombo,bye
2007-07-13 04:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by aniger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋