The southern part of the region includes massifs of the Osogovo, Vlahina and northwestern Rila mountains, embracing the Kamenitsa, Kyustendil and Dupnitsa lowerlands.

The Dyakovo, Bersin, Drenov dol and Bagrentsi artificial lakes (dams) are chiefly used for irrigation purposes.

The Gabra natural reservation (area: 89,5 metric hektares) houses the last remaining black-pine trees.

Wander through green lanes past medieval houses and barns and discover stunning landscapes.

Plenty of fishing, walking, trekking, 4*4 country, hunting, with clear air and a fantastic climate.

The Kyustendil province (област, oblast) contains nine municipalities (singular: община, obshtina, plural: общини, obshtini).

The following table shows the names of each municipality in English and Cyrillic, the main town (in bold) or village, and the population as of 2011.