Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. (Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, a Colombo suburb, is the legislative capital.) Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port of the Indian Ocean.

What is the capital of Sri Lanka in 2020?

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte The current capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Why is Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka?

Due to its large harbour and its strategic position along the East–West sea trade routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. It was 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 became independent in 1948.

What is Colombo now called?

Colombo, which emerged as the main urban centre during British rule, remains the executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka; Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, a Colombo suburb, is the legislative capital.

Do any countries have 2 capitals?

The most well-known example of a country with two capital cities is Bolivia. La Paz and Sucre are two cities that have agreed to divide the different parts of the government between them.

Which country has no city?

Some sources call “Yaren” the capital of Nauru, but thats not true. In fact, the island has no official capital city, and in fact it doesnt really have any cities at all. The Yaren District is just an area on the islands southern shore where most of its important buildings are located.

Which country has most capitals?

Nations with more than one capitalSri Lanka. Colombo and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte ― Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital, whereas Colombo is the commercial capital. South Africa. Chile. Benin. Swaziland. Bolivia. Malaysia. Georgia.More items •Apr 17, 2020