Rutland is a small English county located in the East Midlands region of England. It is the smallest county in England, with an area of just 382 square kilometres. Rutland is bordered by Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. The county town is Oakham, and other major settlements include Uppingham, Stamford and Market Harborough. Rutland is known for its rolling hills, picturesque villages and historic market towns.