Kollupitiya, also known as Colpetty is a major neighbourhood of

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, Sri Lanka. The name Kollupitiya comes from the name of a chief from Kandy who had unsuccessfully attempted to dethrone the last king of Kandy. During the period of

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and

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administration, a

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had commenced in Kollupitiya which converted coconut treacle into liquor. Nowadays, the suburb is a thriving commercial area containing fashionable high-end shopping malls. Some foreign

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are located in Kollupitiya. The

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is located in Colombo 3 just two blocks south of Maha Nuge Gardens; a prominent private

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way in Kollupitiya.

Demographic

Kollupitiya is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic area. The major ethnic communities in Kollupitiya are Sri Lankan Moors,

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, and Sri Lankan Tamils. There are also various minorities, such as Burghers. Religions include

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, Islam, and

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Muslim traders form a large part of the Kollupitiya economy with many businesses being operated by the local Sri Lankan Moors. In recent years, the influx of Chinese expatriates to Colombo has led to an increase of Chinese shops and businesses in the area. Many Chinese expatriates have opened shops and other businesses that cater towards the Chinese expatriate community. Some Sri Lankan residents of Kollupitiya have also been influenced by the influx of Chinese people to the area by shopping at the Chinese-run businesses and even picking up aspects of

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Schools

There are several government and private schools located in Kollupitiya. They are: * Bishop's College * Mahanama College * Methodist College Colombo *

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Diplomatic Missions

* Honorary

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* Embassy of

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* Honorary Consulate of

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and American Centre * Honorary Consulate of

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* Honorary Consulate of

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* Honorary Consulate of

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Government Offices

* Temple Trees (presidential residence) * National Savings Bank Head Office (Savings House) * Sri Lanka Tourism headquarters * Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka * Department of Economic Development

References

Districts of Colombo Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka {{WesternLK-geo-stub

Demographic

Schools

Diplomatic Missions

Government Offices

See also

References