Ostrovicë

Ostrovicë (def. 'Ostrovica') is a massif situated on the border between Korçë and Skrapar municipalities, in southeastern Albania. Its highest peak, Çuka e Faqekuqit, reaches a height of 2,383 m (7,818 ft). It lies between the Çemericë river valley, a branch of Devoll river, in the east and the Çorovodë river valley, a branch of Osum river, in the west. Ostrovica boasts one of the tallest peaks of the southeastern region.[1]

Ostrovicë
View of Ostrovicë from Mt. Pelister and Lake Prespa in the foreground
Highest point
Elevation2,383 m (7,818 ft)
Prominence153 m (502 ft)
Isolation2.7 km (1.7 mi)
Coordinates40°31′56″N 20°25′31″E
Geography
Ostrovicë is located in Albania
Ostrovicë
Ostrovicë
Country Albania
RegionSouthern Mountain Region
MunicipalityKorçë, Skrapar
Parent rangeOstrovicë-Bofnjë
Geology
Age of rockMesozoic
Mountain typemassif
Type of rocklimestone, flysch

Geology

Composed primarily of Mesozoic limestone and flysch, the mountain mass features steep slopes with glacial and karst relief forms that can be observed on its ridge. On the foothills, numerous springs emerge, which feed several branches of Osum and Devoll.[2]

Biodiversity

The vegetation consists mainly of alpine pastures. At the base of the mountain are found the settlements of Mazrek, Faqekuq, Çemericë, Gjonbabas, Lekas, etc.

See also

References

  1. Kabo, Mevlan (1991). Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë (1.2 ed.). Tiranë: Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. p. 592.
  2. Buda, Aleks (1985). Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar. Tiranë: Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH. p. 787.
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