Valamara
| Valamara | |
|---|---|
 View of the massif seen from Lake Ohrid | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,373 m (7,785 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,525 m (5,003 ft) |
| Isolation | 26.5 km (16.5 mi) |
| Listing | Ultra-prominent |
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| Geography | |
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| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Central Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Korçë, Gramsh, Pogradec |
| Parent range | Shkumbin valley |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | massif |
| Rock type | ultrabasic rock |
Valamara is a massif located in eastern Albania. Converging on the borders between Korçë, Gramsh, and Pogradec municipalities, it rises at a height of 2,373 m (7,785 ft). The northern boundary is marked by Guri i Topit 2,125 m (6,972 ft) and the southern limit by Lenie (2012 m).[1]
Geology
[edit | edit source]The massif is predominantly composed of ultrabasic rocks. Its terrain features various glacial landforms with numerous glacial lakes, seven of which can be found above 1,600 m (5,200 ft).[2] The eastern slopes give rise to the Shkumbin river, while the western and southeastern slopes are traversed by the Devoll river.[3]
Biology and ecology
[edit | edit source]Fauna
[edit | edit source]Valamara is a population hotspot for the critically endangered Balkan lynx.[4]
Flora
[edit | edit source]Vegetation consists of beech and pine forests covering the lower regions and rich summer pastures flourishing in the upper regions.[5]
See also
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