Malsori Island (Albanian: Ishulli i Malsorit) is an island on the river Buna, situated in the north-west of Albania, in close proximity to Lake Shkodër.[1] Over time, the island has eroded into a small archipelago. Uninhabited by human population, it is part of the Dajç municipal unit, Shkodër County and has a surface area of 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi), which makes it the third-largest island in Albania in terms of size. The nearby settlement of Darragjat serves as a connection link for access to other populated areas of the interior.
  Malsori Island | |
| Etymology | The Highlander Island |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Buna river |
| Coordinates | 42°00′10″N 19°27′32″E / 42.00278°N 19.45889°E |
| Total islands | 4 |
| Area | 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 3rd |
| Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Administration | |
Albania | |
| County | Shkodër County |
| Municipal unit | Dajç |
In northern Albanian gheg dialect, the word Malsori means The Highlander, thus Malsori island translates as "The Highlander Island".
References edit
- ^ Kabo, Mevlan (1990). Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë (I & II ed.). Tiranë: Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. p. 591.