The Zeta Plain ( Montenegrin : Зетска равница , romanized : Zetska ravnica , pronounced [zɛ̂ta] ) is a fertile lowland in Montenegro . It stretches from Podgorica in the north to the Skadar Lake in the south. It is the biggest plains area in Montenegro, with an average elevation around 40 m (130 ft) above sea level.
4-505: The name "Zeta" derives from an early root meaning "harvest" or "grain" (modern words žetva and žito).Confusingly, Zeta River flows not through the Zeta Plain but through another significant valley in Montenegro, Bjelopavlići . Zeta Plain is one of the most densely populated areas in Montenegro. Golubovci , the capital of Golubovci urban municipality, which encompasses most of the plain, is
8-472: Is a river in Montenegro . Its source is under the mountain of Vojnik. The river flows eastwards for 65 km (40 mi) until it empties into the river Morača just north of Podgorica . Its drainage basin area is 1,597 km (617 sq mi). One theory is that the name "Zeta" derives from an early Greek "Zenta", later romanized in "Senta". The Zeta River is the most significant tributary of
12-664: The Morača river . The Perućica hydroelectric power plant near Nikšić (307 MW , 970 GWh ) uses the waters of the Zeta River to generate power. After that, the river meanders through the Bjelopavlići Valley and Danilovgrad Municipality , until it empties into the Morača a few miles north of Capital City of Podgorica . Historical monumental Carev Most (the Tsar's Bridge) exists over Zeta to
16-717: The largest settlement. The vineyards of Plantaže , a Montenegrin quality wine producer, are situated in the plain, which is ideal for growing Mediterranean fruits and vegetables. Zeta Plain is the site of the Podgorica Airport , as well as the Podgorica Aluminium Plant which is considered to be the worst pollutant of the plain. 42°20′N 19°16′E / 42.333°N 19.267°E / 42.333; 19.267 Zeta River The Zeta ( Montenegrin Cyrillic : Зета , pronounced [zêta] )
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