Kulmak Explained

Kulmak
Map:Albania
Elevation:2173m (7,129feet)
Prominence:721m (2,365feet)
Isolation:20m (70feet)
Coordinates:40.5765°N 20.2507°W
Translation:Bulrush
Region:Central Mountain Region
Settlement Type:Municipality
Settlement:Skrapar
Range:Tomorr-Kulmak-Miçan
Age:Cretaceous, Paleogene
Type:mountain
Geology:limestone, flysch

Kulmak, also known as Mali i Zaloshnjës, is a mountain located in the municipality of Skrapar, in south-central Albania. Part of the Tomorr-Kulmak-Miçan mountain range, its highest peaks include Kulmaku 2173m (7,129feet), Ramia 2172m (7,126feet) and Kakruka 2161m (7,090feet).[1]

Geology

Composed primarily of Cretaceous and Paleogene limestone, along with flysch, the mountain features a varied relief, broken with steep slopes in the east and gradual inclines in the west. The ridge of Kulmak is flat, full of karst formations, pits and funnels. Sections of the mountain contain expansive flatlands and meadows lush with summer pastures.[2]

Biodiversity

Vegetation is scarce at heights above 1700m (5,600feet), mainly consisting of black juniper, ash and hazel.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kabo. Mevlan. Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë. 1991. Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. Tiranë. 303-308. 1.2.
  2. Book: Buda. Aleks. Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar . 1985. Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH. Tiranë. 571.