The northern part spans the Orobian Alps with the highest point being Mount Coca at 3,052 meters (10,013 ft).

The low-lying areas are rich in pastures along with corn, wine, grain, rice and flax that are cultivated.

The main heavy industries of the province of Bergamo are mineral processing, especially iron, concrete and marble.

In Curno is placed the headquarter of Brembo which is also seated in Stezzano inside a famous technology area named Kilometro Rosso.

The largest by population are: The full list is: The province is crossed by the following motorways (in Italian, autostrade):