Pllaja e Pusit
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| Pllaja e Pusit | |
|---|---|
.jpg) View of the summit from a distance | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,287 m (7,503 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,121 m (3,678 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 30.3 km (18.8 mi) |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Coordinates | 40°52′59″N 20°50′25″E / 40.883176°N 20.84032°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Well Plateau |
| Geography | |
  Pllaja e Pusit | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Southern Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Pogradec, Korçë |
| Parent range | Mali i Thatë–Rakicë–Llapisht |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Mesozoic |
| Mountain type | massif |
| Rock type | limestone |
Pllaja e Pusit (lit. 'Well Plateau') is a high mountain plateau and summit located in southeastern Albania, near the border with North Macedonia. Reaching an elevation of 2,287 m (7,503 ft) above sea level, it represents the highest point of the Mali i Thatë massif.[2][3]
Pllaja e Pusit lies along the ridge of Mali i Thatë, a limestone massif characterized by steep rocky slopes that rise toward a broader, flattened summit area, from which the site takes its name. In Albanian, pllajë means plateau.
Because of its elevated position, the summit is sometimes described as a natural "balcony", overlooking three major lakes: Ohrid, Great Prespa and Small Prespa.
Its geological composition has limited the presence of surface water sources, leading to the development of typical karst landforms.[4]
Biodiversity
The summit region consists mainly of alpine pastures while the lower elevations support mixed forests, including oak and beech, transitioning into open grasslands at higher altitudes.[citation needed]