Kalutara District, Administrative district in Western Province, Sri Lanka
Kalutara is an administrative district on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, bordered by several neighboring districts. The area is crossed by rivers and contains both urban and rural settlements spread across different administrative divisions.
The district was once a major trading hub for spices in earlier centuries, serving as an important commercial center. This long history of commerce shaped how the area developed and connected to surrounding regions.
Sinhalese is the main language spoken here, though Tamil and other languages are part of everyday conversation throughout the district. Buddhist traditions shape much of local life, while Muslim and Hindu communities maintain their own places of worship that are visible across the area.
The area is best explored by moving along main roads that connect different parts of the district. Visitors should note that infrastructure varies between urban and rural sections, with some areas more developed than others.
A major river counted among the country's four largest waterways flows through the district and reaches the ocean at its center. This river serves as a natural landmark and divides the area into distinct sections.
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