Rožaje is the centre of Rožaje municipality, which has a population of 22,693. The municipality is located in the geographical region of Sandžak.Rozaje is city surrounded by magnificent mountains Hajla, Mokra gora, Krstac, Zljeb and Turjak. The Ibar River flows through it and forests cover all regions. Rich in large forests, field and forest flowers Rozaje represents special summer tourism destination. During winter months surrounding mountains abound with snow and ski lifts and ski paths make winter impression full. The important cultural and historic monuments are Mosque Kurtagica, Illyrian settlement at Brezojevica hill, and ruins of church Ruzica.