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Prizren Bistrica
River in Kosovo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lumbardhi i Prizrenit, or Prizren Bistrica (Albanian: Bistrica e Prizrenit; Serbian: Призренска Бистрица, romanized: Prizrenska Bistrica)[1] is a river in Kosovo. It flows through Prizren, the second most populous city in Kosovo, and empties into the White Drin river. It is 18 km (11 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 158 km2 (61 sq mi). It stems from the Sharr Mountains.
Quick Facts Native name, Location ...
Prizren's Lumbardh | |
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![]() Prizren's Lumbardh in Prizren during winter | |
Native name | |
Location | |
Country | Kosovo |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Gornje Ljubinje, Sharr Mountains, Srecka near Prizren |
Mouth | |
• location | White Drin, near the village Muradem, Kosovo |
• coordinates | 42.2064°N 20.6303°E / 42.2064; 20.6303 |
Length | 18 km (11 mi) |
Basin size | 158 km2 (61 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | White Drin→ Drin→ Adriatic Sea |
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The most important tributaries of Prizren's Lumbardh are Shartica, Petroshnica, Drajçica, Lubinja, Jabllanica and Lumi i Manastirit.
The fast-flowing river water passes under Prizren's many bridges as it travels through the city.[2]