Ostrovicë ( 'Ostrovica') is a

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situated on the border between

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and

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municipalities, in southeastern

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. Its highest peak, ''Çuka e Faqekuqit'', reaches a height of . It lies between the Çemericë river valley, a branch of Devoll river, in the east and the

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river valley, a branch of Osum river, in the west. Ostrovica boasts one of the tallest peaks of the southeastern region.

Geology

Composed primarily of

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and

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, 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.

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.

References

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Geology

Biodiversity

See also

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