Black Drin
The Black Drin, or Black Drim (Albanian: Drini i Zi, Macedonian:
![]() Black Drim in Struga |
![]() Black Drim flowing out of Lake Ohrid. |
Black Drin | |
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![]() Black Drin | |
Location | |
Country | North Macedonia Albania |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Lake Ohrid |
Mouth | |
• location | Drin |
• coordinates | 42°5′30″N 20°23′41″E |
Length | 149 km (93 mi) |
Basin size | 3,504 km2 (1,353 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 118 m3/s (4,200 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Drin→ Adriatic Sea |
Agriculture
This part of Albania is an agricultural-based site. The main agricultural products are corn and barley; silviculture is evolving, as well. The Ohrid trout, which is a form of salmon, can also be found in parts of the river at times.
References
- Cullaj, A., Hasko, A., Miho, A., Schanz, F., Brandl, H. & Bachofen, R. (2005). "The quality of Albanian natural waters and the human impact". Environment International. 31: 138.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- Георгиев, Вл., Ив. Гълъбов, Й. Заимов, Ст. Илчев (съставители). Български етимологичен речник, том 1 (А - З). София, Българска академия на науките. Институт за български език. Издателство на Българската академия на науките, 1971. с. 427.
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