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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte – Sri Lanka’s legislative and administrative capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte, is Sri Lanka’s legislative and administrative capital. The city is home to the Parliament of Sri Lanka and has a political history closely associated with the Kingdom of Kotte, which emerged as an important center of power during the 14th and 15th centuries. Its modern urban landscape includes government institutions, residential areas, waterways and wetlands surrounding the Diyawanna Oya.
đź“ś Timeline of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Early 15th Century: Kotte became the seat of royal power and developed into a major political, religious and literary center during the Kingdom of Kotte.
1979–1982: The new Parliament complex was constructed at Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Parliament moved from its former building in Colombo to the new complex in April 1982.
29 January 1985: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte became Sri Lanka’s new capital under an extraordinary government gazette dated 6 February 1985.
Today: The city remains the location of Sri Lanka’s Parliament and a central part of the country’s administrative district.
đź“Š Quick Stats
Historical Development
Fortified and developed as a political center during the 14th century
Capital Status
Effective from 29 January 1985
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil and English
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee
Geography
Located in Sri Lanka’s Western Province, near Colombo
Time Zone
Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
Calling Code
+94
Driving Side
Left-hand traffic
🏛️ Notable Landmarks
Parliament of Sri Lanka
The national Parliament complex stands on an island surrounded by the waters of the Diyawanna Oya.
Kotte Raja Maha Vihara
A historic Buddhist temple associated with the religious heritage of the former Kingdom of Kotte.
Kotte Archaeological Museum
A museum preserving artifacts and information connected with the history of the Kotte era.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte combines the legacy of a historic kingdom with its modern role as the center of Sri Lanka’s parliamentary and administrative life.
