Dejë (mountain)
| Dejë | |
|---|---|
 View of the Drin valley overlooking the villages of Arras, Çidhën and Sinë, with Mount Dejë in the background. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,244 m (7,362 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,403 m (4,603 ft) |
| Isolation | 27.5 km (17.1 mi) |
| Coordinates | 41°42′00″N 20°09′44″E / 41.699949°N 20.162305°E |
| Geography | |
  Dejë | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Central Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Mat |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | mountain |
| Rock type(s) | limestone, ultrabasic rock |
Dejë (def. 'Deja') is a mountain located in the municipality of Mat, in northeastern Albania. Elevating at a height of 2,244 m (7,362 ft), 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
[edit]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
[edit]Vegetation consists mainly of oak trees found at an elevation of 900–1,000 m (3,000–3,300 ft), while beech trees are present at higher altitudes.