Golesh
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Elevation1,019 m (3,343 ft)
PronunciationAlbanian pronunciation: [ɡolɛʃ]
LocationMunicipality of Lipjan
| Golesh | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The mountain during winter covered in snow, seen from the north | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,019 m (3,343 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°34′7″N 20°58′40″E / 42.56861°N 20.97778°E |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Albanian pronunciation: [ɡolɛʃ] |
| Geography | |
  Golesh Location of Golesh in Kosovo | |
| Location | Municipality of Lipjan |
| Country | Kosovo |
Golesh is a mountain in Kosovo with an altitude of 1,019 m (3,343 ft).[1] The peak is located in the municipality of Lipjan and it is near the Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari.
A branch of the Drenica River originates on the mountain. At the top, there is an FM/TV broadcasting centre.
The mountain contains the world's largest vein magnesite deposit, with total reserves of around five million tonnes; mining began in 1923.[1] The Goleš mine was one of the largest magnesite mines in the country.[2] It was shut down in early 2002.[3]
