Montana is a town in Northwestern Bulgaria, located 50 kilometres (31 miles) south of the Danube river, 40 kilometres (25 miles) northwest of Vratsa and 30 kilometres (19 miles) east of the Serbian border. It is the administrative centre of Montana Province.

Geography

Montana is situated on the river Ogosta, north of Stara Planina, surrounded on the south and east by uplands.

The climate is temperate continental, with a cold winter and hot summer. The average temperature is 1 °C (34 °F) in January and 25 °C (77 °F) in July. In the last 15–20 years, temperatures reaching up to 35 to 40 °C (95 to 104 °F) in the summer are not uncommon.

Educational facilities

The town hosts about a dozen high schools, two of the most notable are:

• Math and Science HS “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Enhanced studies in math, biology, geography and foreign languages. Excellent development of talents and outstanding student performance. 
• Foreign Language HS “Petar Bogdan”. Emphasis on English and German language proficiency. Recognized and praised for its scholars’ academic accomplishments worldwide.