Slave Island

Slave Island is a suburb in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located directly south of the Fort. The suburb contains Beira Lake, a large lake and its esplanade is visited by many for recreation. Slave Island is mostly a commercial area with hotels and shopping centers.

Slave Island is a multicultural area. The larger ethnic communities in Slave Island are the Sri Lankan Moors (Muslims) and Sinhalese. There are also various minorities such as Burghers, Malays and others. Religions include Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and various other religions and beliefs.

Slave Island is served by the Slave Island Railway Station. Built with Victorian-era architectural embellishments, the station carries significant architectural and historic value. The building features stylish arches, intricate woodwork, and metal installations, which emphasize Victorian-era styles. It comes under Colombo 02.

Source: Wikipedia