Florina is a town and municipality in Western Macedonia, Greece, serving as the capital of the Florina regional unit. With a population of 17,188 people, it functions as the administrative center for its municipality. The town is situated in a wooded valley approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) south of the international border between Greece and North Macedonia.
The town's location in a forested valley near the Macedonian border has shaped its geographic and strategic position in the region. As the seat of the regional unit administration, Florina serves as a local hub for the surrounding area of Western Macedonia.