Adygheya s geological structure includes some rare minerals and most important oil and gas. Light Maikop oil is famous all over the world. Unique mineral waters contain iodine, bromide, zinc cobalt and barite among other. A beautiful river, called Serebriyanka runs over an extinct volcano and through various layers of soil, absorbing a wealth of minerals in the waters. The filtred waters of Serebriyanka are deliciously cool and fresh during the summer.
Factories exist there for the production of cement, glass, coloured marble and granite.
A natural site for clay has been developed for the production of ceramic pipes, highly good pottery and other ceramic products. Other natural resources include gold, silver, mercury, barytes and wolfram. There are also extensive forests which are the main suppliers for the woodworking and furniture making industries in North Caucasus. The forests are rich in, plants with medical applications and the Republic produces about 150 tons of medicines. Tourist centres and camping sites can accommodate up to 2000 people during the summer and about 600 people during the winter.