Mali i Shpatit
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| Mali i Shpatit | |
|---|---|
  Mali i Shpatit | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,831 m (6,007 ft) |
| Prominence | 286 m (938 ft) |
| Isolation | 9.023 km (5.607 mi) |
| Coordinates | 41°02′02″N 20°13′26″E / 41.033959°N 20.223765°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Slope Mountain |
| Geography | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Central Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Elbasan |
| Parent range | Shpat–Polis–Lenie |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | massif |
| Rock type | ultrabasic rock |
Mali i Shpatit (lit. 'Slope Mountain') is a massif located in the southeastern part of Elbasan municipality, near the border with Librazhd, in central Albania. It has a northwest–southeast orientation, spanning a length of approximately 20 km (12 mi) and a width of 4–5 km (2.5–3.1 mi). Its highest peak, Maja e Bukanikut, reaches a height of 1,823 m (5,981 ft).[1]