Rutland is a ceremonial county located in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated such that it shares borders with Leicestershire to the north and west, Lincolnshire to the north-east, and Northamptonshire to the south-west.
While there is a city named Rutland in Canada, the primary geographical entity of this name in the United Kingdom is defined by its position within the East Midlands. The county serves as a distinct administrative and ceremonial area surrounded by these neighboring counties.