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Island in Albania
Maligrad
Maligrad Island on Lake Prespa
Maligrad is located in AlbaniaMaligradMaligrad
EtymologyIsland of Snakes
Geography
LocationLake Prespa
Coordinates40°47′28″N 20°56′32″E / 40.79111°N 20.94222°E / 40.79111; 20.94222
Area0.05 km (0.019 sq mi)
Area rank7th
Highest elevation860 m (2820 ft)
Administration
Albania
CountyKorçë County
MunicipalityPustec

Maligrad (Albanian: Maligrad, also Qytet i Vogël "small city"; Macedonian: Мал Град, Mal Grad "small city/town") is an island situated deep within the Albanian part of Lake Prespa, with many caves suitable for wildlife and a circular cliff. Shaped like a tadpole, it contains some trees and an area of sand. The island contains a famous Saint Mary Church, built by Kesar Novak (Qesar Novaku), a local noble, in 1369. It has an area of almost 5 hectares.

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References

  1. Gillian Gloyer (2012). Albania. Bradt Travel Guides. pp. 139–. ISBN 978-1-84162-387-0.
  2. Anamali, Skënder (2002). Historia e popullit shqiptar në katër vëllime (in Albanian). Vol. I. Botimet Toena. pp. 294–295. OCLC 52411919.
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