Colombo is the most populous city in Sri Lanka, situated on the western coast of the island. It serves as the country's executive and judicial capital, while also functioning as the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of the Colombo District.
The city acts as the primary financial center of the island and is a notable destination for tourism. The metropolitan area has an estimated population of 5.6 million people, with approximately 752,993 residents living within its municipal limits.