The area is located on the middle stretches of the Drin river, on the border with North Macedonia. The eastern and western borders are formed by mountain ranges, with the broad river valley of the Drin running from south to north between them. On the eastern side, the valley floor rises gradually for some time, then suddenly rises steeply to high mountains. On this terrace-like area at the base of the mountains there are many settlements, including the municipal capital, Peshkopi. The Korab mountains, which form the border with North Macedonia, include Mount Korab, which is the tallest mountain in Albania and North Macedonia, at 2764 metres.