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
Malsori Island is located in Albania
Malsori Island
Malsori Island
EtymologyThe Highlander Island
Geography
LocationBuna river
Coordinates42°00′10″N 19°27′32″E / 42.00278°N 19.45889°E / 42.00278; 19.45889
Total islands4
Area0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Area rank3rd
Highest elevation5 m (16 ft)
Administration
Albania
CountyShkodër County
Municipal unitDajç

In northern Albanian gheg dialect, the word Malsori means The Highlander, thus Malsori island translates as "The Highlander Island".

References

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  1. ^ Kabo, Mevlan (1990). Gjeografia Fizike e Shqipërisë (I & II ed.). Tiranë: Qendra e Studimeve Gjeografike. p. 591.