Avala | |
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Авала | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Žrnov |
Elevation | 511 m (1,677 ft) |
Coordinates | 44°41′20″N 20°30′58″E / 44.68902389°N 20.51602028°E |
Naming | |
English translation | Obstacle, shelter |
Language of name | Serbian |
Geography | |
Avala (Serbian Cyrillic: Авала, pronounced [âv̞ala]) is a mountain in Serbia, overlooking Belgrade. It is situated in the south-eastern corner of the city and provides a great panoramic view of Belgrade, Vojvodina and Šumadija, as the surrounding area on all sides is mostly lowlands. It stands at 511 metres (1,677 ft) above sea level, which means that it enters the locally defined mountain category just by 11 m (36 ft).