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Mountains Of Albania
Albania is mostly mountainous, with the first alpine regions forming towards the end of the Jurassic, Jurassic period. During the Cenozoic, Cenozoic era, the malformation of the ''Albanides'' accelerated, causing the subterranean landscape to take its present form. The average altitude of the country is , almost three times that of Europe. Its highest summits are situated in the Accursed Mountains, Albanian Alps and the eastern mountain range, with Korab (mountain), Korab being the highest peak, at above sea level. The country's geography is unique due to its location and varied relief, with landscapes ranging from Mediterranean Basin, mediterranean in the west to a more Geographical midpoint of Europe, continental influence in the east and mountainous terrain in the interior and east. This combination of plains, hills and mountains has resulted in a diverse range of geographical features, extending horizontally and vertically. However, this complexity has made regionalization ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cukal
Cukal ( 'Cukali') is a massif situated at the southernmost edge of the Albanian Alps. It is bordered by the river valleys of Kir in the northwest, Lesniqe in the northeast and Drin in the south. Geology Extending in the shape of a dome with a northeast–southwest orientation, the massif has a length of and a width of and is part of the Krastë-Cukal tectonic zone. Composed primarily of Mesozoic limestone, flysch, Paleogene and less of shale and effusive rocks, it has a wrinkled, blocky and scaly structure, highly fragmented by the powerful tectonic movements of the Pliocene-Quaternary. The central section of the massif is marked by several prominent peaks, including Mbilqeth , ''Cukal'' , Vila and Maja e Bardhë . Fusha e Lqethit, a pit-like formation rising at an elevation of , lies between these peaks. The massif is deeply divided by numerous streams originating from its center and flowing into Kir and Drin, creating a harsh alpine environment. Biodiversity Cukal is predo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radohina
Radohina is a massif situated in the Albanian Alps, within the boundaries of Shkodër municipality. Its main peak, ''Maja e Radohinës'', reaches a height of . Geology Radohina lies between the valleys of Theth in the southeast and Cemi i Vuklit in the northwest. A dome-shaped mountain mass composed entirely of Mesozoic limestone and dolomite, it features steep slopes that drop into the Bogë meadow and Theth pits, with the glacial cirques of Kllogjen and Radohina pits surrounding it in the northeast and southwest. Two other peaks rise on both sides of the mountain, Vishnje in the northeast and Maja e Thatë in the southwest. Like many other massifs in the Albanian Alps, Radohina is mostly devoid of vegetation. See also * List of mountains in Albania Albania is mostly mountainous, with the first alpine regions forming towards the end of the Jurassic period. During the Cenozoic era, the malformation of the ''Albanides'' accelerated, causing the subterranean landscape to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aplet Theth
Aplets & Cotlets is a confection similar to Turkish delight, associated with the U.S. state of Washington. The candy was first developed in 1918 by apple farmers as a way to dispose of surplus crops. A 2009 effort to legally designate Aplets & Cotlets as Washington's official candy failed due to provincial competition between legislators from the state's two geo-cultural regions. Description Aplets & Cotlets are small, jelly-like confections containing walnuts and dusted with powdered sugar. They are similar in taste and consistency to Turkish delight, on which they are based, but the pectin in the fruit acts as a gelling agent. Aplets are made with apples and Cotlets are made with apricots. History Development Apples have traditionally been the most important cash crop in Washington. By the 1920s, the state had become the leading producer of apples in the United States. In 2003, Washington produced more apples than the rest of the United States combined. In the early 20th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maja E Popllukës
Maja e Popllukës is a mountain in Albania in the Accursed Mountains range. It is high and is surrounded by many peaks above . It is located just south of Maja Jezercë Maja may refer to: People * Maja (given name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) * Charles Maja (1966–2020), South African actor * Josh Maja (born 1998), English footballer * Otto Maja (born 1987), Finnish stree .... Mountains of Albania Accursed Mountains Two-thousanders of Albania {{Kukës-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jezerca Massive
Jezerca (; ) is a small settlement above the town of Kobarid in the Littoral region of Slovenia Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the south and southeast, and a short (46.6 km) coastline within the Adriati .... References External linksJezerca on Geopedia Populated places in the Municipality of Kobarid {{Kobarid-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grykat E Hapëta
Grykat e Hapëta () is a massif in the Albanian Alps, part of the Zhaborret subrange, within the limits of Tropojë municipality. Its highest peak, ''Maja e Grykës së Hapët'', reaches a height of , making it the highest peak in the subrange. Naming The summit is named ''Maja e Madhe'' by the inhabitants of Valbona, whereas the inhabitants of Curraj i Epërm call it ''Maja e Lugbatit''. Both have been documented as such by mountaineering expert Aleksandër Bojaxhi during his expeditions to the area between 1962–1979. The newer name appearing on maps is a more recent adaptation. Geology The massif lies between the upper part of the Valbona Valley in the north and the Nikaj Valley in the south, continuing along the Zhaborret ridgeline from the west and the pass of Droçë in the southeast, which separates it from Mali i Hekurave. Composed primarily of Triassic limestone and dolomite, it has the shape of a conical trunk with very steep slopes, forming cliffs 700-800 m deep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jezercë
Jezercë ( sq-definite, Jezerca) is the highest peak in the Dinaric Alps, the second highest in Albania and the sixth highest in Southeast Europe, standing at above sea level. It is the 28th most prominent mountain peak in Europe, and is regarded as one of the toughest and most dangerous climbs in the Albanian Alps. Etymology The toponym ''Jezerca'' derives from the Slavic word ''jezero'' 'lake', in reference to the cirque lakes in the lower part of the ''Buni i Jezercës'' on the northern side of the mountain. During communist rule, it was given the name (), which never stuck. Geology Jezercë is situated within the Accursed Mountains range, which is noted for several small glaciers - among the southernmost glacial masses in Europe after Snezhnika glacier (latitude of 41°46′09″ N) and Banski Suhodol Glacier in Pirin mountain in Bulgaria. Apart from certain areas north of the peak, the limestone mountain massif is part of the Alps of Albania National Park. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jezerski Vrh (2694) Sa Karanfila (2480)
Ezerski Vrv (, , ) is a mountain in Macedonia and Kosovo, located in the Shar Mountain range. The mountain reaches a height of above sea level. It is not to be confused with the other ''Maja e Liqenit'' in the Shar Mountains at , or the ''Jezerska Planina'' at just north of the Šar Mountains . File:Murgjo Sharr Mountain Dog Nedi Limani.jpg, Šar Mountain dogs with a herd at Brinja e Šahit near Lake Peak See also * List of mountains in Kosovo The mountains of Kosovo mainly consist of the Accursed Mountains in the west, the Šar Mountains in the south and the Kopaonik, Kopaonik Mountains in the northeast. The Accursed Mountains and the Šar Mountains both are home to the highest peaks i ... Notes and references Šar Mountains Two-thousanders of Kosovo Two-thousanders of North Macedonia {{NorthMacedonia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korab
Korab (, ) is a mountain range in eastern Albania and western North Macedonia, running along the border between the two countries. It forms also the European Green Belt. In Albania, it is also called ''Vargu lindor'' (), but this term encompasses mountains further north, such as the Koritnik and Gjallica. The highest peak is Mount Korab at above sea level. With a prominence of , Korab is the 18th most prominent mountain peak in the European continent. The mountains are composed of sedimentary rock, including shale, sandstone, dolomite and limestone. The name refers to a pre-Christian sea god. Geographically, the Korab mountain range extends from the Dibër Valley in a north-south direction, between the river valleys of the Black Drin and its tributary the Radika. It is located near the tripoint of Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo, southwest of the Šar Mountains. The Drin Valley lies around to the west, the bed of the Radika at about above sea level. The geology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
