Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?Sri Lanka
2. How many people live in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?115,000 people (2012)
3. What is the capital of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?Legislative capital of Sri Lanka
4. When was Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte built?Re-established as legislative capital in 1982
5. What is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte known for?Parliament of Sri Lanka, legislative functions, administrative hub, integration with Colombo
6. Why was Kotte made the legislative capital in 1982?The government wanted a separate place for law‑making, so Kotte was chosen to focus on debate and policy creation, away from Colombo's business and courts.

Legislative Capital: The designated city where a nation's parliament or legislature convenes to enact laws and govern.
De Facto Capital: A capital city that functions as the seat of government in practice, even if not officially designated as such.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns to ensure functionality and livability.
Tropical Monsoon Climate: A subtype of tropical climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, influenced by monsoon winds.