Katunayake (Katunayaka)
Katunayake (කටුනායක, கட்டுநாயகம்), is a suburb of Negombo in Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is the site of Bandaranaike International Airport or Colombo Airport, the primary international air gateway to Sri Lanka. With the change of government in 1977 and the introduction of the open economy policy a large area was allocated to create a free trade zone (currently known as the Export Promotion Zone).
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has its head office in Katunayake.
SriLankan Airlines is headquartered on the grounds of the airport in Katunayake.
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has its head office in Katunayake.
SriLankan Airlines is headquartered on the grounds of the airport in Katunayake.
Map - Katunayake (Katunayaka)
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Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020) and is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long established groups include the Moors, the Burghers, the Malays, the Chinese, and the indigenous Vedda.
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| LKR | Sri Lankan rupee | Rs රු or ரூ | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
|---|---|
| EN | English language |
| SI | Sinhala language |
| TA | Tamil language |