Dejë (mountain) explained

Dejë
Map:Albania
Elevation:2244m (7,362feet)
Prominence:1403m (4,603feet)
Isolation:27.5km (17.1miles)
Coordinates:41.6999°N 20.1623°W
Region:Central Mountain Region
Settlement Type:Municipality
Settlement:Mat
Age:Cretaceous
Type:mountain
Geology:limestone, ultrabasic rock

Dejë ('Deja') is a mountain located in the municipality of Mat, in northeastern Albania. Elevating at a height of 2244m (7,362feet), it is bounded by the Burrel basin in the west and Maja e Runjës in the east. Qafëmurrë in the southeast separates it from Mali i Balgjajt, while the valley of Zall Gjoçaj, the left branch of the Uraka river in the north, separates it from the karst plateau of Valmura.[1]

Geology

Composed primarily of Cretaceous limestone layers that rest on top of ultrabasic rocks, the mountain's ridge has been shaped by karst phenomena, resulting in a predominantly flat structure. The western slope gradually descends towards the Macukull karst plateau, while the eastern slope descends towards Mbasdejë. There are no visible streams or surface water flows in the area.[2]

Biodiversity

Vegetation consists mainly of oak trees found at an elevation of NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet), while beech trees are present at higher altitudes.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Buda. Aleks. Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar. 1985. Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH. Tiranë. 174.
  2. Book: Kabo. Mevlan. Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë. 1991. Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. Tiranë. 592. 1.2.