HomeEconomyTidal wave hit Sri Lanka, could count on Western Province to drive economic recovery Tidal wave hit Sri Lanka, could count on Western Province to drive economic recovery Author lbostgadmin | Posted on December 27, 2004 | Economy The tidal wave that hit Sri Lanka Sunday has ravaged the economies of several coastal provinces though the overall impact on the economy may be mitigated as the Western Province, which accounts for half the nation’s GDP has been spared. District PREVIOUS ARTICLE Government gives Sri Lankans money to bury their dead NEXT ARTICLE ‘s tsunami