Ostrovicë
Mountain chain in Albania
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Ostrovicë (def. 'Ostrovica') is a massif situated on the border between Korçë and Skrapar municipalities, in southeastern Albania. Its highest peak, Çuka e Faqekuqit, reaches a height of 2,383 m (7,818 ft). It lies between the Çemericë river valley, a branch of Devoll river, in the east and the Çorovodë river valley, a branch of Osum river, in the west. Ostrovica boasts one of the tallest peaks of the southeastern region.[2]
| Ostrovicë | |
|---|---|
| Mali i Ostrovicës | |
View of Ostrovicë from Mt. Pelister with Lake Prespa in the foreground. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,383 m (7,818 ft) |
| Prominence | 153 m (502 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Coordinates | 40°31′56″N 20°25′31″E |
| Geography | |
  Ostrovicë Location within Albania | |
Country |  Albania |
Region | Central Mountain Region |
Municipality | Korçë, Skrapar |
| Parent range | Ostrovicë-Bofnjë |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Mesozoic |
| massif | |
| Rock type(s) | limestone, flysch |
Geology
Biodiversity
The vegetation consists mainly of alpine pastures. At the base of the mountain there are several settlements including Mazrek, Faqekuq, Çemericë, Gjonbabas and Lekas.