Zeta plain
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Zeta Plain is a fertile lowland in Montenegro
. It stretches from Podgorica
in the north to the Skadar Lake in the south. It is the biggest plains area in Montenegro, with an average elevation around 40 m (131.2 ft) above sea level.
The name "Zeta" derives from an early root meaning "harvest" or "grain" (modern words žetva and žito). Confusingly, Zeta River
flows not through Zeta plain but through another significant valley in Montenegro, Bjelopavlići.
Zeta Plain is one of the most densely populated areas in Montenegro. Golubovci
, the capital of Golubovci urban municipality, which encompasses most of the Plain, is the largest settlement. The vineyards of "Plantaže
," a Montenegrin quality wine producer, are situated in the plain, which is ideal for growing Mediterranean fruits and vegetables.
Zeta Plain is the site of the Podgorica Airport
and the Podgorica Aluminium Plant
, which is considered to be the worst pollutant of the Plain.
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
. It stretches from Podgorica
Podgorica
Podgorica , is the capital and largest city of Montenegro.Podgorica's favourable position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers and the meeting point of the fertile Zeta Plain and Bjelopavlići Valley has encouraged settlement...
in the north to the Skadar Lake in the south. It is the biggest plains area in Montenegro, with an average elevation around 40 m (131.2 ft) above sea level.
The name "Zeta" derives from an early root meaning "harvest" or "grain" (modern words žetva and žito). Confusingly, Zeta River
Zeta River
Zeta is a river in Montenegro. It starts near Nikšić, under the Planinica hill flows eastwards for until it confluences into the Morača River just north of Podgorica....
flows not through Zeta plain but through another significant valley in Montenegro, Bjelopavlići.
Zeta Plain is one of the most densely populated areas in Montenegro. Golubovci
Golubovci
Golubovci is a small town in the Podgorica municipality of Montenegro. It is the seat of the Golubovci urban municipality, a subdivision of the Podgorica municipality. The town is located some 15 km south of the city of Podgorica, in the fertile Zeta valley...
, the capital of Golubovci urban municipality, which encompasses most of the Plain, is the largest settlement. The vineyards of "Plantaže
Plantaže
-Overview:In the period from 1977 to 1982, AD Plantaže, joint stock company presently incorporated into Holding company "Agrokombinat 13 jul", transformed a barren and waterless Ćemovsko field into the vineyards and one of the largest gardens on the Balkans....
," a Montenegrin quality wine producer, are situated in the plain, which is ideal for growing Mediterranean fruits and vegetables.
Zeta Plain is the site of the Podgorica Airport
Podgorica Airport
Podgorica Airport is an international airport located south of Podgorica, Montenegro. It is the main hub for Montenegro Airlines....
and the Podgorica Aluminium Plant
Podgorica Aluminium Plant
Podgorica Aluminium Plant is an aluminium processing plant, located on the southern outskirts of Podgorica, Montenegro.-Overview:...
, which is considered to be the worst pollutant of the Plain.