Durmitor

DurmitorDurmitor massif (background), Montenegro.

Durmitor, mountain massif in Montenegro, part of the Dinaric ranges and a national park region that includes 15 peaks of more than 6,600 feet (2,000 metres) in height, including the highest point in the country—Bobotov Peak, reaching 8,274 feet (2,522 metres). Between the peaks are deep valleys and glacial lakes. Dense pine and fir forests surround the lakes. The highest settlement of the region, Žabljak, is a tourist centre; winter sports are popular. Livestock breeding is carried on in the valleys.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.