Natural Resources
There are two kinds of Climates zones in the district. They are wet zone and dry zone.
The coconut triangular area within the Ma Oya and Deduru Oya boundary is identified as a suitable place for coconut cultivation.
The paddy is cultivated in the area adjacent to the water tank called Kottukachchi, Thabbowa, Thinipittiya, Karawitta, Kattupotha and Inginimittiya which were constructed during the rules of ancient kings.The area adjacent to Radavibandhi Ela and Neelabemma irrigation schemes have been renovated under the major irrigation management scheme and paddy is cultivated successfully.
Cashew cultivation is done in a large scale in Wanathawillu D.S. Division. The lime stones which is the raw material for cement manufacturing are available in Eluwankulam, Situates near to Vanathawillu division.
Aquatic resources such as variety of fish, leech and corals are available largely in sea area from Wennappuwa to Kalpity. The fishery industries are successfully carried out in the district. The soil of the area is suitable for vegetable cultivation also. It is one of the districts where salt are manufactured.
The prawn culture becomes very lucrative business. Large amount of foreign exchange are being earned as lagoon area of the district is suitable for prawn
