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Colombo is located in Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Explore its location, geographic details and surrounding localities.

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Country / territory
Sri Lanka
Region
Western Province
Administrative subdivision
Colombo District
Time zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
6.93548, 79.84868
GeoNames type
PPLC

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Visiting Colombo: Planning Your Trip

From Buddhist temples and colonial heritage to lively markets and the seafront, Colombo reveals the contrasts of Sri Lanka’s capital. This guide helps you choose a neighbourhood, plan your transport and enjoy the city before heading to other parts of the island.

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