What is the capital of Sri Lanka? [#2383]

Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The current legislative capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and the executive and judicial capital is Colombo.

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Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The current legislative capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and the executive and judicial capital is Colombo.

The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.

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The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. It is a major political, economic, cultural, and scientific center.

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Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. It is a major political, economic, cultural, and scientific center.

The largest country in the world is Russia with a total area of 17,098,242 Km² (6,601,665 mi²) and a land area of 16,376,870 Km² (6,323,142 mi²), equivalent to 11% of the total world's landmass of 148,940,000 Km² (57,510,000 square miles).

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The largest country in the world is Russia with a total area of 17,098,242 Km² (6,601,665 mi²) and a land area of 16,376,870 Km² (6,323,142 mi²), equivalent to 11% of the total world's landmass of 148,940,000 Km² (57,510,000 square miles).

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the island.

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Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the island.

Lothal

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Lothal

London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom. It is a global city and a major center for finance, culture, and politics.

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London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom. It is a global city and a major center for finance, culture, and politics.

Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, is a historic artificial lake located in Rajasthan, India. It was once the largest artificial lake in the world until the construction of the Aswan Dam in Egypt.

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Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, is a historic artificial lake located in Rajasthan, India. It was once the largest artificial lake in the world until the construction of the Aswan Dam in Egypt.

Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is a major economic and cultural center in Southeast Asia.

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Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is a major economic and cultural center in Southeast Asia.

Sandhya, was a ruler of Kamarupanagara, the capital of the erstwhile Kamarupa. After withstanding an attack from Malik Ikhtiyaruddin Iuzbak, in which Iuzbak was killed (in 1257), Sandhya moved his capital to Kamatapur, near present-day Cooch Behar town.

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Sandhya, was a ruler of Kamarupanagara, the capital of the erstwhile Kamarupa. After withstanding an attack from Malik Ikhtiyaruddin Iuzbak, in which Iuzbak was killed (in 1257), Sandhya moved his capital to Kamatapur, near present-day Cooch Behar town.

Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India. Kavaratti is a census town as well as the name of the atoll upon which the town stands. It is well known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm lagoons, which makes it a popular tourist destination.

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Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India. Kavaratti is a census town as well as the name of the atoll upon which the town stands. It is well known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm lagoons, which makes it a popular tourist destination.