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The country earned Rs. 2527.74 crore from tourist arrivals in January, 05, recording an increase of 26.5% over the earnings of January, 04. During the month, more than 3.63 lakhs tourists visited the country. The arrival was more than 14.5% higher than the arrivals in January, 04.
Monthwise arrivals and foreign exchange earnings are as follow:
Foreign Tourist arrivals Percentage Change
Month 2003 2004 2005 2004/03 2005/04
January 274215 317510 363631 15.8 14.5
Total 274215 317510 363631 15.8 14.5
Foreign Exchange Earnings (In Rs. Crore)
Foreign Exchange Earnings
Percentage Change
Month 2003 2004 2005 2004/03 2005/04
January
1505.06
1998.62
2527.74
32.8
26.5
Total
1505.06
1998.62
2527.74
32.8
26.5
Foreign Exchange Earnings (In US $ Million)
Foreign Exchange Earnings
Percentage Change
Month 2003 2004 2005 2004/03 2005/04
January
315.10
442.98
555.73
40.6
25.5
Total
315.10
442.98
555.73
40.6
25.5
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