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Komovi
Komovi ( sr-cyr, Комови) is a mountain and mountain range in eastern Montenegro. It is a part of the Dinaric Alps. Its highest peak, Kom Kučki, reaches a height of . The Komovi are located between the Montenegrin-Albanian Accursed Mountains range which borders them to the south and east, the Bjelasica mountain to the north, and Tara river to the west. Administratively, the Komovi mountains are divided between the municipalities of Kolašin and Andrijevica. Traditionally, the Komovi massif was the location of katuns (groups of shepherds' summer cottages) used by the Montenegrin tribes of Vasojevići The Vasojevići (Montenegrin language, Montenegrin and sr-Cyrl, Васојевићи, ) is a historical Tribes of Montenegro#Brda, highland tribe (''pleme'') and region of Montenegro, in the area of the Brda (Montenegro), Brda. It is the largest ... and Kuči. Since 2018, the Komovi have been classified as a nature park, i.e. as a protected natural area, due to their ecol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasojevići
The Vasojevići (Montenegrin language, Montenegrin and sr-Cyrl, Васојевићи, ) is a historical Tribes of Montenegro#Brda, highland tribe (''pleme'') and region of Montenegro, in the area of the Brda (Montenegro), Brda. It is the largest of the historical tribes, occupying the area between Lijeva Rijeka in the South up to Bihor (region), Bihor under Bijelo Polje in the North, Mateševo in the West to Plav, Montenegro, Plav in the East. Likely of Albanians, Albanian origin, most of the tribe's history prior to the 16th century has naturally been passed on through oral history. Although the unofficial center is Andrijevica in north-eastern Montenegro, the tribe stems from Lijeva Rijeka in central Montenegro. The tribe was formed by various tribes that were united under the rule of the central Vasojević tribe. These tribes later migrated to the Komovi, Komovi mountains and the area of Lim River, Lim. The emigration continued into what is today Serbia and other parts of Mont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrijevica Municipality
The Andrijevica Municipality is located in northern Montenegro. Its center is the town of Andrijevica and its territory, which covers an area of 340 km2, is surrounded by the Komovi, Bjelasica and Accursed Mountains ranges. In 2023, the Andrijevica Municipality had a population of 3,910. Geography and tourism Andrijevica is surrounded by the mountains of Komovi, Bjelasica and Accursed Mountains, situated on a terrace 40 m above the river Lim. Tourist activities in the area includes mountaineering (alpinism, hiking), biking, rafting, team sports (soccer, basketball), fishing, etc. The main tourist attraction is mountain Komovi (2461 m). This mountain can be accessed by a car in less than 45 minutes, by the mountainous Andrijevica – Mateševo road. Andrijevica is connected with the rest of Montenegro by two-laned motorways. Local roads connect Andrijevica with Berane and Kolašin (both around away), where local roads merge with the E65/ E80 road, which is the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrijevica
Andrijevica (Cyrillic: Андријевица, ) is a town in Montenegro in the northern region and it is the seat of Andrijevica Municipality. According to the 2023 Census of Montenegro, it had a population of 988. History The town of Andrijevica is a relatively new settlement, as its first rudiments begin in the middle of the nineteenth century. However, the territory of the municipality is for a long time an area of human activity and a space with numerous settlements that appeared and disappeared during history. Archaeological research of the ''Institute for monuments protection'' from Cetinje in 1956 discovered that traces of material culture from the Neolithic period exist in Berane valley. In addition, traces of Illyrian culture were also found, so it can be assumed that the environment of Andrijevica was an ecumenical space of numerous groups of people. Remainders of Roman settlements are also present in Berane valley, as well as in the vicinity of Andrijevica town. Dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolašin Municipality
Kolašin Municipality is one of the municipalities of Montenegro. Located in Northern Montenegro, municipality is part and unofficial centre of Morača (tribe), Morača region, named after Morača river. The centre is the town of Kolašin. Location and tourism Kolašin is one of the centres of Montenegro's mountain tourism. Although Žabljak is considered a more attractive destination, Kolašin has the advantage of being easily accessible by road and railroad. Kolašin is located on the foot of the Bjelasica and Sinjajevina mountains, which offer great conditions for skiing. Because of Kolašin's altitude (954 m), the town is considered an aerial spa. Biogradska Gora national park is in the town's vicinity, and is considered a premium tourist attraction. The development of Kolašin as a tourist destination is bolstered by the opening of thBianca Resort & Spa a luxury resort in the town's center. Kolašin is connected with the rest of Montenegro by two-lane motorways. It is situated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara (Drina)
The Tara ( sr-cyrl, Тара) is a river in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It emerges from the confluence of the Opasnica and Veruša rivers in the Komovi Mountains, part of the Dinaric Alps of Montenegro. The total length is , of which are in or on the border of Montenegro,Statistical Yearbook of Montenegro 2017, Geography Statistical Office of Montenegro it also forms the border between the two countries in several places. The Tara flows from south to north - north-west and converges with the Piva at the Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro border between the villages of Šćepan Polje (Montenegro) and Hum (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to form the |
Dinaric Alps
The Dinaric Alps (), also Dinarides, are a mountain range in Southern Europe, Southern and Southcentral Europe, separating the continental Balkan Peninsula from the Adriatic Sea. They stretch from Italy in the northwest through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Kosovo to Albania in the southeast. The Dinaric Alps extend for approximately along the western Balkan Peninsula from the Julian Alps of the northeast Italy, downwards to the Šar Mountains, Šar and Korab (mountain), Korab massif, where their direction changes. The Accursed Mountains are the highest section of the entire Dinaric Alps; this section stretches from Albania to Kosovo and eastern Montenegro. Maja Jezercë, standing at Metres above the Adriatic, above the Adriatic, is the highest peak and is located in Albania. The Dinaric Alps are one of the most rugged and extensive mountainous areas of Europe, alongside the Caucasus Mountains, Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathian Mountains and Scand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montenegro
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Accursed Mountains
The Accursed Mountains (; sh-Latn-Cyrl, Prokletije, Проклетије, separator=" / ", ; both translated as "Cursed Mountains"), also known as the Albanian Alps (; sh-Latn-Cyrl, Albanski Alpi, Албански Алпи, separator=" / ", link=no), is a mountain range in coastal Southeast Europe adjacent to the Adriatic Sea. It is the southernmost subrange of the Dinaric Alps range (Dinarides), extending from northern Albania to western Kosovo and northeastern Montenegro. Maja Jezercë, standing at , is the highest point of the Accursed Mountains and of all Dinaric Alps, and the List of mountains in Albania, fifth highest peak in Albania. The range includes the mountain Zla Kolata, which, at , is the tallest mountain in Montenegro. The range also includes the mountain Gjeravica, which, at , is the second tallest mountain in Kosovo. One of the southernmost glaciers, glacial masses in Europe was discovered in the Albanian part of the range in 2009. Name The origin of the nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bjelasica
Bjelasica (Montenegrin language, Montenegrin: Бјеласица, ) is a mountain range located in the Biogradska Gora national park near Kolašin, Montenegro. The highest point of Bjelasica is Crna Glava ("Black Head"), which is high. Features The area of the mountain range is , with an equal width and length of 30 km. The entire mountain range divides into four expanses, which stretch from the Northwest (direction), NW to the Southeast (direction), SE. Its geological features are of volcanic origins, with smooth round shapes and mildly rolling landscape, differing from most of Montenegro's other mountains of calcareous composition abounding in karst forms, with numerous crevasses and crevices. The range is bordered by Lim (river), Lim and Tara (Drina), Tara rivers. It is located in 5 of Montenegro's 21 municipalities: Kolašin (for the most part), Mojkovac, Bijelo Polje, Berane, and Andrijevica. Peaks The massif of Mt Bjelasica has 10 peaks above , namely: * Crna Glava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolašin
Kolašin (Cyrillic script, Cyrillic: Колашин, ) is a town in northern Montenegro. It has a population of 2,989 (2003 census). Kolašin is the centre of Kolašin Municipality (population 9,949) and an unofficial centre of Morača region, named after Morača River. Etymology Rebecca West wrote that the district was originally named ''Kol I Shen'', which is Albanian for 'St. Nicholas', which was inhabited by Catholic Albanians who converted to Islam and who were expelled in 1858 by local tribes. History Late modern Rebecca Wests visited the town of Kolasin in the 1930s where she learned that in the 18th century, Catholic Albanians and Orthodox Montenegrins lived in peace. In 1858, however, several Montenegrin tribes attacked the town and destroyed all the inhabitants who had kept their Albanian identity or who were Muslim. During this period, Kolašin was home to a significant Albanians, Albanian community. They were largely expelled in different waves during the late 19th c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katun (commune)
The katun (; ; ; ) is a rural self-governing community in the Balkans, traditional of the living style of Albanians, Vlachs (in Vlachs in medieval Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vlachs in the history of Croatia, Croatia, Montenegro and Vlachs in medieval Serbia, Serbia), as well as some South Slavs, Slavic communities of hill people. Traditionally, a katun is based on strong kinship ties and the practice of a closed farming economy based on stockbreeding, constantly moving to find pasture. The community based its organizational, political and economic activities on the decisions of a council of elders or a senior member appointed as its leader. The Albanian communities strictly followed the Kanun (Albania), Kanun, their traditional customary law that has directed all the aspects of Albanian tribes, their kinship-based society. This form of association of people resulted from the absence of strong central government. Particularly autonomous katuns are observed in doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribes Of Montenegro
The tribes of Montenegro (Montenegrin language, Montenegrin and sr-Cyrl-Latn, племена Црне Горе, plemena Crne Gore) or Montenegrin tribes (Montenegrin and sr-Cyrl-Latn, црногорска племена, crnogorska plemena, link=no) are historical tribes in the areas of Old Montenegro, Brda (Montenegro), Brda, Old Herzegovina and Montenegrin Littoral, Primorje. Most tribes were formed in the 15th and 16th centuries, during and after the Ottoman Empire, Ottoman conquest of the medieval state of Zeta under the Crnojevići, Zeta, where they replaced former administrative units known as župas. As a result, the tribal territories also became basic geopolitical units of larger divisions of the Ottoman Empire, such as the Vilayet of Montenegro, the eastern parts of the Sanjak of Herzegovina and parts of the Sanjak of Scutari. From the late 14th century to the 18th century, some tribes were also under the rule of Venetian Albania. In the 18th century, many tribes became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
