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Udawalawa

Sri Lanka · Sabaragamuwa Province

Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination. Tourism is a key industry that attracts international tourists yearly. Foreigners visit Sri Lanka to see nature, wildlife, historical monuments, and indigenous culture. In 2018, tourist arrivals peaked at 2.33 million, who spent a total of US$5.6 billion in the country. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused tourist numbers to decrease by 92% in 2020. In 2025, tourism in Sri Lanka returned to its pre-COVID level and surpassing the 2018 figure, with approximately 2.36 million international visitors recorded over the year. The main source countries o…