• Source: Kollupitiya

Kollupitiya (historically known as Colpetty, administratively as Colombo 3) is a major neighbourhood of Colombo, 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 periods of Dutch and British administration, a brewery for the conversion of coconut treacle into liquor had commenced and continued operation in Kollupitiya. The suburb is a thriving commercial area containing fashionable high-end shopping malls. Some foreign embassies are located in Kollupitiya. The official residence of the prime minister is located here.




Demographics


Kollupitiya is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic area. The major ethnic communities in Kollupitiya are Sri Lankan Moors, Sinhalese, and Sri Lankan Tamils. There are also various minorities, such as Burghers. Religions include Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.

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 a new wave of Chinese migrants to Colombo has led to an increase of Chinese shops and businesses in the area. Many Chinese migrants have opened shops and other businesses that cater towards the migrant Chinese 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 Mandarin Chinese.




Schools


There are several government and private schools located in Kollupitiya. They are:

Bishop's College
Mahanama College
Methodist College Colombo
S. Thomas' Preparatory School




Diplomatic missions


Consulate General of Finland
Embassy of Germany
Consulate of Belgium
High Commission of India
High Commission of Malaysia
Consulate of Malta
Embassy of the United States of America
Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Consulate of Botswana
Consulate of Chile
Embassy of Oman




Government Offices


Temple Trees (official residence of the prime minister)
National Savings Bank Head Office (Savings House)
Sri Lanka Tourism headquarters
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka
Department of Economic Development




See also


Marine Drive Tunnel




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Shehan Karuntilaka
• Cinnamon Grand Hotel
• Lynn de Silva
• Velyki perehony 1
• Kollupitiya
• Hanif Yusuf
• S. Thomas' Preparatory School
• Kollupitiya Grama Niladhari Division
• David Bradby
• Colombo
• Areas of Colombo
• Bambalapitiya
• Bambalapitiya Grama Niladhari Division
• Vallibel Finance