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1. Which country accounts for the largest share of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka, with 36,417 visitors in October alone?
India has emerged as the leading source market for Sri Lankan tourism, with 36,417 Indian tourists visiting the island nation in October. This represents a 27% share of the total 1.35 lakh tourist arrivals for the month. The year-to-date arrivals from India stand at 3.23 lakhs, surpassing the previous year's figure of 3.03 lakhs. India's proximity, cultural affinity, and ease of travel have contributed to its dominance in Sri Lanka's tourism sector. The strong growth in Indian tourist arrivals is a significant boost to Sri Lanka's tourism industry, which aims to recover from the pandemic-induced slowdown.