Visok

Visok

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Visok is a region in Serbia that lies between the main ranges of the Old Mountain and Vidlic Mountain. It is 35 km far away from Pirot, and about 350 km from Belgrade.

Climate characteristics

The southwestern slopes of the Old Mountain are characterized by a moderate/continental sub-mountain/mountain climate, which gets colder and more humid from lower to higher elevations. The coldest month is January, and the warmest is July.

Geomorphological characteristics

Region Visok is characterized by wide variety and indentity of relief, with steep valleys of mainly short rivers. Basically, it is of tectonic origin, but it was through intensive erosion, mostly fluvial erosion, that it was shaped.

Hydrological characteristics

Drainage network of this region is well developed. The Visočica River, with its tributaries, forms the densest drainage network in Serbia. Also, very important hydrological object of Visok is Lake Zavoj.


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