As the commercial and financial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo drives the nation's economy.
### Business Districts - **Fort (Colombo 1)**: The historic financial heart, home to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the World Trade Center (WTC) Colombo, and the Colombo Stock Exchange. - **Slave Island / Kompannavidiya (Colombo 2)**: A rapidly transforming district hosting modern high-rises and commercial complexes. - **Kollupitiya (Colombo 3) & Bambalapitiya (Colombo 4)**: Key arteries for retail, embassies, and corporate offices.
### Major Developments - **Port City Colombo**: A massive special economic zone and new city being built on reclaimed land off the Galle Face Green, poised to become a major South Asian financial hub.
### Retail and Markets - **Pettah Market (Colombo 11)**: The bustling, labyrinthine traditional wholesale and retail market district. - **Modern Malls**: One Galle Face, Colombo City Center, and Marino Mall offer international retail experiences.
