The province encompasses a variety of climates and geographical features, from its coastal regions to the central highlands and plains.

As of the most recent General elections, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna is the dominant political party in the province.

The Governor of North Western Province, the representative of the President of Sri Lanka, is currently Tissa Kumarasiri Warnasuriya.

The economy of North Western Province is primarily based on Agriculture, Manufacturing, Fishing, and small-scale industries.

North Western Province is known for its cultural heritage, with numerous festivals, traditional dances, and local crafts.

It is home to several important religious sites, including the Munneswaram temple and the St. Anne's Church in Thalawila, which attract pilgrims from across the country.

The region's highest point is the Dolukanda range, which is part of the central hills that gently slope towards the coastal plains.

The North Western Province is ecologically diverse, with coastal ecosystems, dry monsoon forests, and wetlands.

There is a smaller Sri Lankan Tamils community and they are scattered all over the Province but a larger population reside in the North of Puttalam District.

The region is served by an extensive rail and road transport system providing linkages to the major cities and ports in Sri Lanka.

Some major roads include, The North Western Province, comprises the districts of Kurunegala and Puttalam, is a vital region for the country's economic landscape.

The province is the location for Mawathagama and Polghawela Export Processing Zones and boasts several other industrial estates such as Dambadeniya, Makandura West, Makadura East, Pannala, Lunuwila, Heraliyawela, Dangaspitiya, Dankotuwa and Noorani.

[7] Manufacturing in the North Western Province is diverse, playing a crucial role in the region's economic growth.

[8] The North Western Province has significant mineral resources, contributing to Sri Lanka's mining industry.

NWP is a significant source of Silica sand, essential for the Glass industry, with annual production reaching approximately 200,000 tonnes.

[9] The province has seen a steady increase in tourism, Major attractions include the Wilpattu National Park, cultural heritage sites in Kurunegala, and the coastal areas of Puttalam.

These include, Wayamba has a highly developed agricultural economy, growing a variety of fruits and vegetables, flowering plants, spices, oil-seeds in addition to the traditional plantation crops such as Coconut, Rubber and Rice.

Having forced to move capitals due to foreign invasions, Sri Lankan kings nevertheless built magnificent citadels are Yapahuwa, Panduwasnuwara, Dambadeniya and Kurunegala.

The sparkling blue surf of the Indian Ocean and scenic tropical lagoons which edge the western shores of the Wayamba province are glided with 240 kilometres of wide, sun drenched beaches.

The well preserved Dutch Fort in Kalpitiya (Puttalam district) dating back to 1670 is an evidence of the Wayamba's European colonial period.

The fort is complete with barracks, store houses and living quarters, Dutch colonial pillars and ancient tombstones.

Kurunegala has many 19th century relics of the British colonial period including the government Agent's residence and the Rajapihilla rest house.