Chapter I of this study deals briefly with
the geographical and historical description of the
Island of Sri Lanka and the Colombo District, and
gives such background information including the pattern
of development of the Urban Sector of the Colombo District,
as is necessary to set this study in its correct perspective.
Throughout this study, due to the distinct features and
characteristics of the City on the one hand, and the rest of
the Urban Sector of the District, on the other, and as they
are in different stages of development, they have been treated
separat ely, wherever necessary.
