Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Tourist arrivals have surpassed the 1.6 million mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said.

According to latest figures released by SLTDA, as of September 7, 2025 a total of 1,604,018 foreign nationals have arrived in the country. Meanwhile, a total of 37,495 tourists have arrived in the country in the first seven days of September.

A total of 10,171 tourists arrived from India in September which accounts to 27.1%.

Furthermore, 3,033 persons from the United Kingdom, 2,426 from Germany, 1,806 from Australia and 1,803 Chinese nationals have also visited Sri Lanka this month.

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