Kopaonik, most beautiful mountain in Serbia
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Kopaonik, is one of the biggest mountains of Serbia. It is located in
the southern part of Central Serbia. It's highest peak is 2,017 metres
above sea level, Pancic's Peak. Kopaonik's national park was
established in 1981. The national park's area is 118.1 km², and is
spread over the central part of the Kopaonik plateau.
Kopaonik's national park was established in 1981. Deciduous forests and
native coniferous woodland make up most of the forested land in the
park. Kopanonik has many species of birds, such rock partridge, scops
owl, red-backed shrike, and the wood lark. Soil erosion poses no threat
as there is no logging and deforestation in the park.
The national park is situated on a relatively flat region, at an
altitude of about 1,700 metres. This central Kopaonik plateau is called
Suvo Rudište. It is surrounded by mountain peaks. To the north and
northwest of this plateau stretches Banjski Kopaonik, which is the
location of Jošanicka Banja spa, whose strong springs' waters reach the
temperature of 88 °C. Directly below the Suvo Rudište plateau starts
the attractive and picturesque valley of the Samokovska River,
characterized by its steep run, numerous rapids, falls and gorges.
