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'''Kamešnica''' is a [[mountain]] in the [[Dinaric Alps|Dinarides]] at the border of [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] ([[Canton 10]]) and [[Croatia]] ([[Dalmatia]]). It is an extension of the [[Dinara]] that stretches from the northwest white [[mountain pass|road pass]] Vaganj (1173 m) to [[Buško Blato]] artificial lake. |
'''Kamešnica''' is a [[mountain]] in the [[Dinaric Alps|Dinarides]] at the border of [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] ([[Canton 10]]) and [[Croatia]] ([[Dalmatia]]). It is located in the [[Dinaric Alps]] and is an extension of the [[Dinara]] that stretches from the northwest white [[mountain pass|road pass]] Vaganj (1173 m) to the [[Buško Blato]] artificial lake. The two tallest peaks named ''Konj'' (''Horse'') (1855 m)<ref name="2013 Yearbook">{{Croatia Yearbook 2013|page=42}}</ref> and ''Kurljaj'' (1809 m){{fact|date=February 2014}} belong to [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], yet have magnificent views of both sides of the border. During clear weather, climbers can see the most remote areas of the [[Adriatic Sea]] and its islands. |
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Thanks to its geographical position, Kamešnica is a favorable habitat for plant and animal species. It has many hiking paths and deep caves. The [[ecosystem]] of the northern parts of the mountain has been completely preserved due to its inaccessible |
Thanks to its geographical position, Kamešnica is a favorable habitat for plant and animal species. It has many hiking paths and deep caves. The [[ecosystem]] of the northern parts of the mountain has been completely preserved due to its inaccessible, its isolated location and the thick [[forest]] that surrounds it. Six or seven months a year most of Kamešnica's peaks are covered by snow. |
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==Climate== |
==Climate== |
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Most of Kamešnica has a [[climate]] characterised by its position in two main climate regions |
Most of Kamešnica has a [[climate]] characterised by its position in two main climate regions; continental (northern side which is surrounded by [[Livanjsko field]], 700 m above sea-level with mean annual temperature of 9 °C) and submediterranean (southern side which is surrounded by Sinjsko field, 300 m above sea-level where the mean annual temperature is 12.5 °C). Only the highest parts of Kamešnica (above 1300 m) have a snowy-forested [[climate]] where the weather condition and the mean annual air temperature can be comparised by the data of ''Zavizan meteo station'' (1594 m). Lowest temperature on Kamešnica during the winter is around -20 °C. Mean annual quantity of precipitation on Kamešnica ranges from 1200 mm to 2500 mm (maximum quantity on the peaks ''Konj'', ''Kurljaj'', ''Burnjaca'' and ''Gareta''). In general, climate of Kamešnica is very similar to the climate of [[Velebit]]. Also, we have to mention ''"Bura"'' - dry and cold [[wind]] which blows from north-east direction (from continent towards sea). While ''bura'' is blowing the peaks of Kamešnica are in the cloud called ''"Cap"''. |
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==Sport== |
==Sport== |
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| Kamešnica | |
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 Kamešnica under snow | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) |
| Geography | |
  Kamešnica Location of Kamešnica in Croatia (The highest peak, Konj, is in Bosnia and Herzegovina) | |
| Location | Dalmatia, Croatia Canton 10, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Parent range | Dinaric Alps |
Kamešnica is a mountain in the Dinarides at the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Canton 10) and Croatia (Dalmatia). It is located in the Dinaric Alps and is an extension of the Dinara that stretches from the northwest white road pass Vaganj (1173 m) to the Buško Blato artificial lake. The two tallest peaks named Konj (Horse) (1855 m)[1] and Kurljaj (1809 m)[citation needed] belong to Bosnia and Herzegovina, yet have magnificent views of both sides of the border. During clear weather, climbers can see the most remote areas of the Adriatic Sea and its islands.
Thanks to its geographical position, Kamešnica is a favorable habitat for plant and animal species. It has many hiking paths and deep caves. The ecosystem of the northern parts of the mountain has been completely preserved due to its inaccessible, its isolated location and the thick forest that surrounds it. Six or seven months a year most of Kamešnica's peaks are covered by snow.
Climate
Most of Kamešnica has a climate characterised by its position in two main climate regions; continental (northern side which is surrounded by Livanjsko field, 700 m above sea-level with mean annual temperature of 9 °C) and submediterranean (southern side which is surrounded by Sinjsko field, 300 m above sea-level where the mean annual temperature is 12.5 °C). Only the highest parts of Kamešnica (above 1300 m) have a snowy-forested climate where the weather condition and the mean annual air temperature can be comparised by the data of Zavizan meteo station (1594 m). Lowest temperature on Kamešnica during the winter is around -20 °C. Mean annual quantity of precipitation on Kamešnica ranges from 1200 mm to 2500 mm (maximum quantity on the peaks Konj, Kurljaj, Burnjaca and Gareta). In general, climate of Kamešnica is very similar to the climate of Velebit. Also, we have to mention "Bura" - dry and cold wind which blows from north-east direction (from continent towards sea). While bura is blowing the peaks of Kamešnica are in the cloud called "Cap".
Sport
The mountain is popular with hikers and mountain climbers. In February 2013, four climbers had to be rescued from the mountain after an avalanche. One of the climbers, Edward Rethel, did not survive. The survivors had to be hospitalized.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Ostroški, Ljiljana, ed. (December 2013). Statistički ljetopis Republike Hrvatske 2013 [2013 Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Croatia] (PDF). Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Croatia (in Croatian and English). Vol. 45. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. p. 42. ISSN 1334-0638. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ Croatian climber dies in the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina; 3 others rescued