Melesin
| Melesin | |
|---|---|
| Mali i Melesinit | |
View of Melesin with Nemërçka from a distance | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,411 m (4,629 ft) |
| Prominence | 503 m (1,650 ft) |
| Isolation | 4.8 km (3.0 mi) |
| Coordinates | 40°09′25″N 20°34′44″E / 40.156832°N 20.578759°E |
| Geography | |
Melesin | |
| Country | Albania |
| Region | Southern Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Përmet, Kolonjë |
| Parent range | Melesin Postenan |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Paleogene |
| Mountain type | mountain |
| Rock type(s) | limestone, flysch |
Melesin is a mountain situated along the boundary between the municipalities of Përmet and Kolonjë, in southeastern Albania. It forms part of the Melesin–Postenan mountain chain, reaching an elevation of 1,411 m (4,629 ft) above sea level. The town of Leskovik lies at its northeastern foothills and to the west it faces the Fir of Hotovë-Dangëlli National Park.[1]
Geology
The mountain is composed mainly of limestone and Paleogene flysch formations. These sedimentary rocks have influenced the development of its sharp ridges, steep escarpments and uneven morphology.[2]
Biodiversity
Vegetation is denser on the western slope, where shrublands dominate at lower elevations and gradually give way to oak forests higher up. On the steeper sections, Macedonian pine (Pinus peuce) is also present, extending to the summit.[3]