GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, formerly Kotte, city and legislative capital of Sri Lanka. It is located in the southwestern part of the country, about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of the commercial capital of Colombo, of which it was once a suburb.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although Colombo lost its status as the capital of Sri Lanka in the 1980s to Sri Jayawardanapura, it continues to be the island’s commercial centre. Despite the official capital of Sri Lanka moving to the adjacent Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte, most countries still maintain their diplomatic missions in Colombo.

Detailed explanation-3: -Colombo derives her name from the Port of Kolomtota (Colombo harbour), which traces back to the Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte kingdom. In 1369, Nissanka Alakesvara, King Vikramabahu III’s powerful prime minister, established Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, which has been the administrative capital of Sri Lanka since 1982.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the capital city of Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Colombo is the executive capital of the country. There are two capital cities in Sri Lanka. Jayawardenepura Kotte is the home of the government and leading higher institutions.