Economy is the sum total of all ‘commercial activities.’ It includes buying, selling, distributing, giving, taking and such other activities. It does not include activities such as reading a book. But if you were reading the book after paying a certain fee then this will be a part of economic activity. Similarly while gazing soulfully at a landscape is not a part of the economy, it does become one if it is part of a paid tour.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Sri Lankan Tourism
UnawatunaBeach is one of the finest tourist destinations in southern coast.Tourism is one of the main industries in Sri Lanka. Major tourist attractions are focused around the islands famous beaches located in the southern and eastern (e.g. Pasi Kuda) parts of the country, ancient heritage sites located in the interior of the country and lush green resorts located in the mountainous regions of the country. Also the precious stones such as rubies and sapphires frequently found in Ratnapura and its surrounding areas also a major tourist attraction in the country. The visiting tourists in areas where precious stones are available can visit Adam's Peak, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Udawalawe National Park and Kitulgala (place of "The Bridge on the River Kwai" was filmed) as well.
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and the past civil war have reduced the tourist arrivals, however the International media reports published about the improvements in industry of January 2008 by 0.6%, March 2008 by 8.6%when comparing to last year's (2007) figures.
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