Colombo

Colombo is the largest city and the financial and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is the commercial and financial capital of Sri Lanka after the administrative capital was moved to Sri Jayewardenepura-Kotte, a suburb east of the city.

Weather wise, the best time to visit is during the North East monsoon season, which is November to April. Despite the ongoing conflict, Sri Lanka is relatively safe if you avoid the trouble spots and common targets of insurgents. Sri Lanka has lifted travel alerts for visiting Colombo after the conclusion of the civil war however it is advisable for travelers to check their local tourist advisory authority if there is any doubt.

Almost all major media businesses in Sri Lanka operate from Colombo. The state media has its offices in Bullers Road and carry out regional transmission from there, this includes the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), formerly known as Radio Ceylon and the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. The SLBC is the oldest radio station in South Asia, second oldest in the world. Many of the private broadcasting companies have their offices and transmission stations in or around Colombo.