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What Is the Capital of Sri Lanka?

Answer – Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Colombo is the executive and judicial capital.

Explanation: 

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the administrative center and seat of the national legislature, while Colombo is the commercial hub of the country. While Colombo is situated on the western coast of Sri Lanka, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is located in the southwestern part of the country, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southeast of the commercial capital. This dual capital system aims to reduce congestion in Colombo and provide better infrastructure facilities for governance in Sri Lanka.


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