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COLOMBO

MY TOWN……. COLOMBO. GEOGRAPHY. Colombo's geography is a mix of land and water. The city has many canals and, in the heart of the city, the 65-hectare (160-acre) Beira Lake The Northern and North-Eastern border of the city of Colombo is formed by the Kelani River. CLIMATE.

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COLOMBO

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  1. MY TOWN…….. COLOMBO

  2. GEOGRAPHY • Colombo's geography is a mix of land and water. The city has many canals and, in the heart of the city, the 65-hectare (160-acre) Beira Lake • The Northern and North-Eastern border of the city of Colombo is formed by the Kelani River

  3. CLIMATE • Colombo features a tropical monsoon climate • Colombo's climate is fairly temperate all throughout the year • The only major change in the Colombo weather occurs during the monsoon seasons from May to August( South Western monsoon) and October to January( North Eastern Monsoon) be expected.

  4. DEMOGRAPHICS • Population of Colombo -752,993 (2011, Census Department) • Colombo is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural city. The population of Colombo is a mix of numerous ethnic groups, mainly Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Moors, and Tamils. There are also small communities of people with Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Malay, and Indian origins living in the city

  5. PLACES OF INTEREST IN MY LOCALITY

  6. VIHARA MAHA DEVI PARK • This is Colombo’s biggest park, originally called Victoria Park but renamed in the 1950s after the mother of King Dutugemunu • Presently the park is under construction

  7. INDEPENDENCE SQUARE • Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule • It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum

  8. INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL MUSEUM

  9. NATIONAL LIBRARY

  10. IMPORTANT BUILDINGS

  11. GENERAL HOSPITAL

  12. VICTORIA MEMORIAL EYE HOSPITAL

  13. PUBLIC LIBRARY

  14. GANGARAMAYA, TEMPLE

  15. NELUM POKUNA THEATRE

  16. MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

  17. BMICH

  18. EMERGENCY NUMBERS • General Hospital : 011-2691111 • Police: 119/118/ 0112 695 411 • Ambulance: 011 5664664 • Girl Guide Headquarters – 011-2695720

  19. DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AT HOME

  20. COMPOST Compost is a type of fertilizer that is made from rotting plants. It is easy and cheap to make, as all it really requires is vegetable waste. The vegetable waste is broken down by bacteria (germs), and made into compost.

  21. COMPOST PILE • A compost pile is a collection of organic material which is kept in a state of aerobic decomposition, encouraging the material to break down into an extremely rich soil product which can be used in gardening

  22. MAKING A COMPOST PILE Location- • Choose a level area with good drainage as standing water will slow down the pile • If possible avoid direct sunlight and areas exposed to strong winds, which can dry and cool the pile • The location should be convenient and should have enough space for temporary storage of excess organic wastes

  23. Size- • The ideal compost pile size should be in the range of 3' x 3' x 3' to 5' x 5' x 5' • Smaller piles can't generate the heat necessary for plant material to decompose. Larger piles are harder to manage and may not decompose uniformly

  24. Layering When starting a compost pile the recommended practice is to layer the materials thinly and uniformly, Layer 1- The organic materials Layer 2 - Animal manures, fertilizers or starters Layer 3 - Top soil

  25. THINGS TO PUT IN COMPOST PILES • Table scraps ( Bread crumbs) • Fruit and vegetable scraps • Eggshells • Leaves • Grass clippings • Garden plants • Lawn and garden weeds • Chicken manure • Coffee grounds • Straw • Tea leaves • Newspaper • Cardboard

  26. COMPOST BINS

  27. THE THREE R’S REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

  28. SAVING ENERGY

  29. Switching off lights, fans, and other electrical items when they are not in use.

  30. Using CFL bulbs, as they are more energy saving and long lasting.

  31. By: ThisharaRajakaruna 5th Colombo, Girl Guides THANK YOU!

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