Ostrovicë
Mountain chain in Albania
Ostrovicë
AlbaniaOstrovicë (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.[1]
Geology
Composed primarily of Mesozoic limestone and flysch, the mountain mass features steep slopes with glacial and karst relief forms that can be observed on its ridge. On the foothills, numerous springs emerge, which feed several branches of Osum and Devoll.[2]
Biodiversity
The vegetation consists mainly of alpine pastures. At the base of the mountain are found the settlements of Mazrek, Faqekuq, Çemericë, Gjonbabas, Lekas, etc.
