Homolje mountains
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Homolje mountains is a mountain range in eastern Serbia
. It lies in the region known as Homolje
between towns of Žagubica
on south and Kučevo
on north. Its highest peaks are Štubej (940 m) and Vranj (884 m). On the mountain, there is Orthodox monastery of Vitovnica
. Homolje is sparsely populated, chiefly with ethnic Vlachs, and its nature is unspoilt. One of its attractions is a vast forest called Trest.
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. It lies in the region known as Homolje
Homolje
Homolje is a region in east Serbia south of the Danube river. It is centered around the town of Žagubica, with smaller parts belonging to municipalities of Kučevo, Majdanpek and Petrovac...
between towns of Žagubica
Žagubica
Žagubica is a village and municipality located in the Braničevo District of Serbia. In 2011, the population of the village is 2,584, while population of the municipality is 12,484.-Name:...
on south and Kučevo
Kucevo
Kučevo is a town and municipality located in the Braničevo District of Serbia. In 2011, the population of the town is 3,950, while population of the municipality is 15,490....
on north. Its highest peaks are Štubej (940 m) and Vranj (884 m). On the mountain, there is Orthodox monastery of Vitovnica
Vitovnica
Vitovnica is a village situated in Petrovac na Mlavi municipality in Serbia....
. Homolje is sparsely populated, chiefly with ethnic Vlachs, and its nature is unspoilt. One of its attractions is a vast forest called Trest.