Independence Square

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Independence Square, situated in Colombo's Cinnamon Gardens, is a national monument commemorating Sri Lanka's independence from British colonial rule on February 4, 1948. The centerpiece, the Independence Memorial Hall, marks the site where the first parliament was inaugurated by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, symbolizing the nation's transition to self-governance.

The Memorial Hall's design draws inspiration from the Magul Maduwa, the Royal Audience Hall of the Kingdom of Kandy. Its open-sided structure features ornately carved stone pillars and a tiled roof, reflecting traditional Kandyan architecture. Surrounding the hall are statues of seated lions, and at its forefront stands a statue of D.S. Senanayake, Sri Lanka's first Prime Minister, honoring his pivotal role in achieving independence.

Visitors can explore the Independence Memorial Museum located beneath the hall, which houses exhibits and busts of national heroes instrumental in the country's liberation. The expansive grounds of Independence Square, with their manicured lawns and walking paths, serve as a popular spot for relaxation, exercise, and cultural events, blending historical significance with contemporary community life.

Accessible year-round, Independence Square offers a serene environment amidst Colombo's urban landscape. Its proximity to other attractions, such as the Arcade Independence Square shopping complex, makes it a convenient and enriching destination for those interested in Sri Lanka's heritage and architectural beauty.

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コロンボ地区について

コロンボはスリランカ最大の都市であり、商業の中心地でもあります。島の西海岸に位置し、スリランカの首都スリ・ジャヤワルダナプラ・コッテに隣接しています。コロンボは、近代的な生活と植民地時代の建物や遺跡が混在する活気に満ちた都市で、人口は647,100人です。コロンボ、ガンパハ、カルタラの各地区で構成されるコロンボ都市圏の推定人口は5,648,000人で、面積は3,694.20 km²です。コロンボは多民族、多文化都市です。スリランカで最も人口の多い都市で、市内には642,163人が住んでいます。コロンボの住民は、主にシンハラ人、ムーア人、タミル人など、多くの民族が混在しています。市内には、中国系、ポルトガル系、オランダ系、マレー系、インド系の人々が暮らす小さなコミュニティや、多くのヨーロッパからの移住者も暮らしています。スリランカ企業の大多数はコロンボに本社を置いています。コロンボの産業には、化学、繊維、ガラス、セメント、皮革製品、家具、宝飾品などがあります。市内中心部には、南アジアで2番目に高いビルであるワールドトレードセンターがあります。

西部州について

The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center. Western Province is divided into 3 main districts called Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1,386.6 km²) and Kalutara (1,606 km²) districts. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province.

Having the highest population in the all the provinces, the almost all the premier educational institutions in the island are located in western province. Universities in the province include the University of Colombo, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, Open University, Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and University of Moratuwa .Western province has the largest amount of schools in the country, which includes National, Provincial, Private and International schools.

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