region covers a total area of 32,800 km², about 15.7% of the national total.

The westernmost point of Belarus is situated in Kamyenyets District near the town of Vysokaye.

2.7% of the territory is covered by Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, 9.8% is covered by 17 wildlife preserves of national importance.

It is often dubbed the Western gateway to Belarus.