It is bordered by Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast, Kosovo to the east, Albania to the southeast and central region of Montenegro to the south.

Municipalities in Northern Montenegro include: Andrijevica, Berane, Bijelo Polje, Gusinje, Kolašin, Mojkovac, Petnjica, Plav, Plužine, Pljevlja, Rožaje, Šavnik and Žabljak.

The northern region of Montenegro is primarily rural, with a population that tends to be smaller and more dispersed compared to urban areas.

Brown bears can be found within this area of Montenegro, living within Biogradska Gora national park.

Among these larger carnivores is the golden jackal, wild dogs that retain a more slender build and lighter coat than wolves.