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Colombo

Description: city in western Sri Lanka and a major port near the mouth of the Kelani River. The commercial capital of Sri Lanka, ... more

Colombo ... Colombo is the largest city in the country and owes its importance largely to its great breakwaters, which give shelter to a large, artificially created harbour.

Newest Review: ... Hut, and Domino's Pizza to your heart's content. If you're feeling more adventurous, Colombo has numerous fine restaurants, with the Duplication Road in Colombo 3/4 having a very good selection. As it turns out, you could probably find very good restaurants serving food from the major cuisines of the world, but good quality Sri Lankan food is often hard to find. The night-life in ... more

... the city is confined mainly to the night-clubs in the five-star hotels mentioned earlier. Apart from these and bars in the hotels themselves, there is very little by way of quality night-life, though a stroll along the sea-front on Galle Face Green is ...more

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Colombo: It's not just another crowded Asian city (569 words)
by - written on 22/12/02 (Very useful, 320 readings)
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Colombo is probably the only very "big" city in Sri Lanka. However, it still has only a population of half a million, which is quite small when compared to the metropolises of India. Its relatively small size does have its advantages : it's reasonably easy to get around the city, and most parts are quite clean. Many of the major hotel chains can be found in the city, with many of the big hotels clustered together in the commercial heart of the city near the sea-front. These hotels have fantastic views of the Indian Ocean and ships coming in to Colombo habour. Some great bargains can be had especially when it comes to clothing. Shops like ... Read the complete review