Shtamë Pass Nature Park
Shtamë Pass Nature Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Central Albania |
Nearest city | Krujë |
Coordinates | 41°31′30″N 19°52′20″E / 41.52500°N 19.87222°E |
Area | 6,864.36 ha |
Established | 15 January 1996[1] |
Governing body | National Agency of Protected Areas |
Shtamë Pass Nature Park (
The park's name translates as pass Shtama. The road from Kruja to
Geography, Flora, and Fauna
North of the pass road, the majority of the park is mostly undeveloped mountain land with forests, in which pine trees, and
The most significant source of water is called Kroi i Nenës Mbretëreshë (Source of the Queen Mother), known for its clean, clear and healthy water.
The water is also collected and taken to a
On 29 April 1997, an underground bunker complex on the east side of the pass was the home of a serious accident. An explosion took place in the tunnels full of ammunition and weapons, which had been stored in a military storage site during the
See also
- Geography of Albania
- Biodiversity of Albania
- Environment of Albania
- Tragedy of Qafë Shtama
References
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- ^ Florian Baba, ed. (2009), Linja e Gjelbër Shqiptare, Tirana: Blue Agency
- ^ "Shtam pass National Park". National Tourism Agency. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2011-06-02.
- ^ EHW Qafeshtama Commercial (YouTube) (in Albanian). 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2011-06-02.
- ^ a b "History and Properties". Qafshtama Water. Archived from the original on 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2011-06-02.
- ^ "Qafshtama Water - History". Archived from the original on 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
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- ^ Albanian Telegraphic Agency (1997-04-30). "Business of bronze casings - Cause of explosion in Military Base". Hellenic Resources Network. Retrieved 2011-06-02.