Valamara Explained

Valamara
Map:Albania
Elevation:2373m (7,785feet)
Prominence:1525m (5,003feet)
Isolation:26.5km (16.5miles)
Coordinates:40.7933°N 20.4648°W
Listing:Ultra-prominent
Region:Central Mountain Region
Settlement Type:Municipality
Settlement:Korçë, Gramsh, Pogradec
Range:Shkumbin valley
Type:massif
Geology:ultrabasic rock

Valamara is a massif located in eastern Albania. Converging on the borders between Korçë, Gramsh, and Pogradec municipalities, it rises at a height of 2373m (7,785feet). The northern boundary is marked by Guri i Topit 2125m (6,972feet) and the southern limit by Lenie (2012 m).[1]

Geology

The massif is predominantly composed of ultrabasic rocks. Its terrain features various glacial landforms with numerous glacial lakes, seven of which can be found above 1600m (5,200feet).[2] The eastern slopes give rise to the Shkumbin river, while the western and southeastern slopes are traversed by the Devoll river.[3]

Biodiversity

Vegetation consists of beech and pine forests covering the lower regions and rich summer pastures flourishing in the upper regions.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Buda. Aleks. Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar. 1985. Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH. Tiranë. 1248.
  2. News: Pamje befasuese me dron nga Mali i Valamarës . 31 May 2020 . Euronews Albania.
  3. Book: Kabo. Mevlan. Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë. 1991. Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. Tiranë. 592. 1.2.
  4. Web site: The vascular flora of the Valamara mountain range (SE Albania), with three new records for the Albanian flora. researchgate.net . 1–17. en. PDF.