Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the administrative capital city of Sri Lanka, located in the Colombo District. It was established in the late 1970s as a planned city to relieve congestion in the commercial capital, Colombo. The city is home to the Sri Lankan Parliament and many government ministries and departments. It is also a residential area with modern housing developments, parks, and shopping centers. Some of the popular attractions in the city include the Diyatha Uyana Park, the National Parliament Complex, and the Sri Lanka Parliament Museum. The city is easily accessible by public transportation, including buses and trains, from Colombo and other nearby cities.