Ostrovicë (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]
| Ostrovicë | |
|---|---|
 View of Ostrovicë from Mt. Pelister and Lake Prespa in the foreground | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,383 m (7,818 ft) |
| Prominence | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Isolation | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) |
| Coordinates | 40°31′56″N 20°25′31″E / 40.532237°N 20.425258°E |
| Geography | |
  Ostrovicë | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Southern Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Korçë, Skrapar |
| Parent range | Ostrovicë-Bofnjë |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Mesozoic |
| Mountain type | massif |
| Rock type(s) | limestone, flysch |
Geology
editComposed 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
editThe vegetation consists mainly of alpine pastures. At the base of the mountain are found the settlements of Mazrek, Faqekuq, Çemericë, Gjonbabas, Lekas, etc.