GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Dinaric Alps
The Dinaric Alps extend along the western Balkans from the Slovenian region through Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and toward Albania. They place rugged highlands close to the Adriatic coast.
Fast Facts
- The range trends broadly northwest–southeast.
- Extensive carbonate rocks support caves, sinkholes and poljes.
- The Neretva is one river crossing the relief toward the Adriatic.
Connected lessons
- Dinaric AlpsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Adriatic SeaRelated places
- Pindus RangeRelated places
- CarpathiansRelated places
- Balkan PeninsulaRelated places
- BalkansRelated places