(MENAFN- NewsIn.Asia) Colombo, Sept 12 (AdaDerana) – According to recent statistics released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the country's tourism industry and workers' remittances have generated USD 5.16 billion over the past 8 months in 2023.
From January to August 2023, the earnings from tourism amounted to USD 1,304.5 million, while workers' remittances (inflows) contributed USD 3,862.7 million.
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Notably, the month of August alone saw earnings from tourism of USD 210.5 million and workers' remittances (inflows) of USD 499.2 million. These figures demonstrate the substantial impact of these industries on Sri Lanka's economy.
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