Lowland of Pollog is extended in south-east-northwest direction, with 55 km length and width of 8-10 km

Surrounded by the Sharr Mountains,Dry Mountain and Zheden Mountain . In the middle of Pollog valley, at the foot of Sharr Mountains, on the flow of the river Pena (Artat), is located the municipality of Tetova with around 86.560 citizens.

The region of Tetova covers an area of 1.080 km in the lower part of Pollog valley with an altitude of 460-500m.

The geostrategic position of Tetova is also characterized because it lays on international circulation crossroads as:
- Corridor 8 (passes through Tetova) and
- Corridor 10 (40 km. away from Tetova).

Tetova has a semi-continental climate, with warm and relatively humid summer, cold and snowy winter, spring and autumn have frequent rainfalls.

Because in each side it is surrounded by mountains and because of the appearance of the cold and warm air flows, there is a manifestation of inversion process in the Pollog field.

Natural circumstances as: climate, relieve, geologic composition of the soil, enabled many sources of flowing water to appear in the precincts of Tetova, therefore Tetova is one of the rare cities in Macedonia which has potable water, industrial needs and for irrigation.

First writings for existence of Tetova as dwelling place, date since the ancient period,with the ancient name EUNEUM.

According to some evidences that we have, the Pollog Valley once was a lake. These evidences, rely on the traces discovered in Balltepe (Kodra e Mjaltit), where is the plateau with lake rocks with an altitude of 770 m. According to Turkish documented evidences, Tetova in the XIV century was treated as a village in the Pollog Valley. In the XV century Tetova is mentioned as a center in the place of Mehmet Beu temple in 1436, where it’s been said that there were many stores and workshops in Tetova and new neighborhoods were build, as well. According to Mehmed Beqir Çelebiu (1470), Tetova started to look like a city. With the coming of the Turks in this region, Tetova was increasingly developed.

At the same time, during this period were build cultural-historical buildings as:
- Pasha Mosque (Colorful),
- Arabati Baba-Teqe,
- The orthodox Temple (sanctuary) "Sts. Cyril and Methodius",
- Old Hamam,
- Fortress of Tetova,
- Other mosques and churches,
- The Stone bridge on Pena River (Shkumbin-Artat), etc.

During that time, the architecture of the houses begun to change as well, which gradually took an oriental look. In 1689 Tetova was announced as a city. In there are many churches, which depending on the time period in they belong, they have their specific historical values.

From the time periods, it is worth mentioning the library of Teqe-Arabat (XVIII-XIX century) because there is developed the culture and education parallel Islam religion. In this library, intellectual works were copied with chosen calligraphy of that time, which later were decorated with ornaments covered with leather.

A sudden development of Tetova happened in the second half of the XIX century until Balkan Wars, when Tetova becomes trade and handicrafts center.

After Balkan Wars, the entire Ballkan was in crises, so the development of Tetova as a city was hit by stagnation. Notably, after the Second World War, follows an increased development of the entire region and of Tetova as a city as well.

In Tetovo are living near 200,000 inhabitants, of whom about 83% Albanian, Macedonian 12% and 5% others settled in 92 settlements, which means that the density of settlements is too large and occupies 11:50 km2 per settlement.

Good geostrategic position, situated at the crossroads and Pollog with fertile soil, Tetova was drawing the attention of various invaders. In XV century the Turks conquered this city. With the arrival of Turks, the culture was developed. Its seat becomes the compound of Bektashian Teqe (masjid) - HARABATI 1538-1548 built by Sersem Ali Dede.

The Ottomans gave to Tetova many public religious and culture objects of Islam: mosques, masjids, public kitchens for the poor, hammams (public bathrooms), fountains etc.

It is noteworthy that in Arabati Teke library XVIII - XIX century because the culture and education were developed alongside the Islam religion. In this library the copying work of intellectuals of the time was written with calligraphy which later were ornamented and wrapped in animal skin.

Tetovo has a rich sporting tradition, in different sports. Tetova clubs have always succeeded in competitions. Most developed sports in Tetova are: football, volleyball, basketball, skiing, martial arts, tennis etc..

Tetovo has two football stadiums, one of them meets the standards of the UEFA and FIFA-s, also for the development of sport at the top rail is the construction of sports hall, which will contribute to the development and establishment of quality sports in the municipality of Tetovo.

Football has long tradition in this region. In the year 1919 was formed the first football club "Luboten. Other football clubs are: "Shkëndija 79", "Renova" (part of the first national league), "Teteksi" etc..

Another sport through which tetovars are known is volleyball. The teams Shkëndija and Liria in men's competition and Studenti of Bami Kor-Medika in woman's competition are competing teams in different competitions.

In the municipality of Tetova are systemized: 12 central elementary schools, 9 elementary district schools, one state primary music school, six high schools and two universities.

High schools are of different profiles, such as gymnasium, medicine, economics, agriculture, textile and music. In Tetovo are operating two universities: State University of Tetova and the University of Southeast European University.

State University of Tetova, is an institution of higher education that aims the education and emancipation of students. This higher education center today has 11 faculties, two high professional centers, 3 institutions. The University has over 11 000 thousand students, whereas in the academic year 2006-2007 are admitted 2000 new students.

University of South Eastern Europe was founded in November 2002, and has 5 faculties and 2 high schools.

This university has comfortable facilities such as two amphitheaters, about 50 classrooms, modern offices, two computer centers, a computer lab, a library and space for the accommodation of 450 students. Information technology system has a satellite that allows video-communication and rapid exchange of information.

Tetova surrounding with its natural beauty with cultural and historical monuments, gradually is affirmed as attractive tourist center in Macedonia.

Central place in this area takes the tourist center "Sunny Hill" with the beauty of Sharr Mountain within the mountain massif, relative altitude, and snow glorify this recreational and sports center very much.

The "Sunny Hill" is extended to 1780 m altitude, 18 km from Tetova, 48 km from Sunny Hill to Skopje (70 km from the airport of Skopje). You can reach the city center by paved road and by 7 km long funicular railway, which means that you can arrive there in 40 min., with an altitude difference of 1400 m.

Sun Hill has 11 ski-lifts, with a length of 7.7. km., connecting skiing slopes in the altitude of 1070-2510 m.
The length of skiing slopes 20 km, three of which are according to FIS criteria.

Tetovo is located close to the Shar Mountain, the highest and biggest mountain area in Macedonia. This is an important feature of the city where the mountain is always somewhere in the landscape, and the everyday life connected to it.

Shar Planina massif spreads from the Lepenec river on northeast, to the inflow of Mavrovska Reka rivulet into Radika river on south, between Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo. The main characteristic of this mountain is the long continuous ridge, which is 85 km long, starting from Ljuboten to Vrutok. The surface of this huge massif is more than 1600 km2. The highest peak is Titov Vrv (2748m). Shar planina counts 39 lakes and 25 of them are permanents.