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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Over het district Colombo

Colombo is de grootste stad en commerciële hoofdstad van Sri Lanka. Het ligt aan de westkust van het eiland en grenst aan Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, de hoofdstad van Sri Lanka. Colombo is een drukke en levendige stad met een mix van modern leven en koloniale gebouwen en ruïnes, en een stadsbevolking van 647.100. De metropoolregio Colombo, gedefinieerd door de districten Colombo, Gampaha en Kalutara, heeft een geschatte bevolking van 5.648.000 en beslaat een oppervlakte van 3.694,20 km². Colombo is een multi-etnische, multiculturele stad. Het is de meest bevolkte stad van Sri Lanka, met 642.163 mensen die binnen de stadsgrenzen wonen. De bevolking van Colombo is een mix van verschillende etnische groepen, voornamelijk Singalezen, Moren en Tamils. Er wonen ook kleine gemeenschappen van mensen met Chinese, Portugese, Nederlandse, Maleisische en Indiase afkomst in de stad, evenals talloze Europese expats. De overgrote meerderheid van de Sri Lankaanse bedrijven heeft hun hoofdkantoor in Colombo. Enkele van de industrieën die er actief zijn, zijn chemie, textiel, glas, cement, lederwaren, meubels en sieraden. In het stadscentrum staat het op één na hoogste gebouw van Zuid-Azië: het World Trade Centre.

Over de Westelijke Provincie

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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