Dešat or Deshat (Macedonian: Дешат; definite Albanian form: Deshati) is a mountain on the border between Albania and North Macedonia.[1] The mountain is characterised by its steep peaks: Mal and Golem Krčin and Velivar. The highest peak on the mountain, Velivar, 2,375 m (7,792 ft) above the sea level. Other significant peaks are: Deli Senica, and Suva Bara. Dešat also has deep river gorges, immense forests, and small glacial mountain lakes. The nearest town from the Albanian side is Peshkopi and from the Macedonian side is Debar.
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![]() Dešat from Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) |
Coordinates | 41.63°N 20.54°E / 41.63; 20.54 |
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Countries | Albania and North Macedonia |
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Mountain Ranges |
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Northern Mountain Range |
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Central Mountain Range |
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Southern Mountain Range | |
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