Geography
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The relief
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The district of Berat extends mainly to a mountainous and hilly mountainous area, with an average altitude of 455m (58m). Fields lie on the north-west wing of the district, in the Osumi valley, until it joins the Myzeqe area. In the natural environment of Berat are distinguished: the plain and hilly plains of Berat and Kuçova, Mount Tomori (East, 2417m) and Shpiragu (West, 1218m) as well as the Osumi and Tomorica valleys. The plain and hilly area are the basis for the development of agricultural production, while the mountains and valleys represent large forests and hydropower resources, still untapped as important potential for economic and environmental development.
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Rivers
The Osumi River flows through the city and beyond, near Ura Vajgurore, joining the Devoll River, both together form Seman. One of the main rivers in the country. It represents interest in agriculture, energy, ecology and urban planning. According to hydrological indicators, it is ranked 8th by the 10th tier, by the 11th annual average flow and by the average 4th tier. It creates its full flow near Vithkuq, a place that is taken as the starting point of the river. In the Çorovodë and Skrapar area, there are very beautiful vertical canyons, with different forms, with depths up to 150m and 15-20m wide. Osumi's length within the circle is 51km.
Climate
The climate of the district is typically Mediterranean, with an average annual temperature of 15.9 degrees C. The average temperature of the coolest months is 7.2 degrees C and that of the hottest months 28.2 degrees C. The lowest absolute temperature has been -12.2 degrees C and the maximum 47.1 degrees C
Legend
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According to an Albanian legend, the Tomorr mountain was originally a giant, who fought with another giant (mountain) called Shpirag over a young woman. They killed each other and the girl drowned in her tears, which then became the Osum river.
