Where is the capital of Sri Lanka?

Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a population of 642 163 and a large area of 2234289(200 1). It is located on the southwest coast of Ceylon Island, bordering on the Indian Ocean and bounded by the Chelini River in the north. As the gateway of Sri Lanka, it is called the "Oriental Crossroads". It is the largest city and commercial center in Sri Lanka, an important port in the Indian Ocean and a world-famous artificial seaport. The real capital of Sri Lanka is located in the suburbs. However, due to its proximity, Colombo is still recorded as the capital of Sri Lanka in many international official documents, including the CIA. Colombo's name comes from the Sinhalese word Kola-amba-thota, which means "Mango Harbor". Later, in order to commemorate Columbus, the Portuguese spelled it Colombo. Explosion: 2065438+On June 5, 2006, an explosion occurred in the ammunition depot of the military camp on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The police evacuated the local residents and blocked the nearby roads.

Geographical environment An important port in the Indian Ocean and a world-famous artificial seaport. Located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka Island, bordering on the Indian Ocean and bounded by the Karenni River in the north. It covers an area of 37 square kilometers and has a population of about 642,000. Sinhalese is the largest population, accounting for more than half, and the rest are Ceylon Tamils, Ceylon Moors, Indians, Berger and others. Buddhism is the main religion, followed by Islam, Christianity and Hinduism. The climate is mild and humid for most of the year, with an average annual temperature of 27℃. The annual precipitation is 2300mm. Around 700 AD, it was a Muslim commercial town named "Caramba". In the 16th century, Portuguese colonists established military fortresses and renamed them. /kloc-After 0/7th century, it became a major foreign trade port. Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Ocean are the only places for shipping. Distribution of 90% of the country's foreign trade goods. Transportation hub. Railways and highways connect all parts of the country. The international airport connects all the major cities in the world. There are textile, oil refining, fertilizer, tires, machinery manufacturing, steel and other large and medium-sized factories. The Kailani River can provide sufficient water for the whole city. There are four hydropower stations in the upper reaches, which provide electricity for the whole city. There is an international conference building, a branch of Sri Lanka University and a national museum. There are satellite cities such as Dechiwala, Mount Travinia, lamela, Kailania in the suburbs.

Colombo Sri Lanka is located in the south of Asia and an island country in the Indian Ocean. The area is 656 10 square kilometers. Coastline length 1200 km. The central and southern parts are plateaus and mountains with an average elevation of about 600 meters. Colombo, the capital, is the largest city in Sri Lanka, located on the southwest coast of Ceylon Island, south of the Crane River. Colombo means "paradise on the sea" in Sinhalese. This city has a long history. As early as the 8th century, Arabs built houses and settled here. It was called "Columbus" (meaning "port and mango tree") and was later translated into "Colombo" by the Portuguese. After the country became independent, it was designated as the capital. It is located at the seaside, such as "Rain Tree" and a paradise for crows (Sri Lankans call it "God Bird"), hovering in the air of the city, covering the sky and making a deafening sound. ***5 sheets

Colombo is located near the equator and has a tropical climate. It is hot all year round except the mountains. The annual average temperature is 28℃, and the annual average precipitation varies between 1283-332 1 mm. Attractions: Sigiriya Palace, Sri Lankan National Museum, Dubolomota, Deshiwila Zoo, Tsukagoshi Hirotaka Naruwa Ancient City, Anuradapura Ancient City. Colombo was built by Arabs in the 8th century. Colombo's traditional economy is mainly port industry and service industry. The other is 2 14m wide, which is the cultural center of Sri Lanka. Two universities in the city were built in 1959 and 1967 respectively. There are many places of interest in this city. Colombo Museum on Fernando Avenue is the oldest museum in Sri Lanka. Built in 1877, it contains historical sites of various periods in the country.