Bulqiz�
Albania · Qarku i Dibr�sAL
Chromium mine in Bulqizë, Dibër County, Albania
The Batra mine is a large chromium mine located in central Albania in Dibër County, 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of the capital, Tirana. Batra represents one of the largest chromium reserve in Albania and one of the largest in Europe, having estimated reserves of 0.73 million tonnes of ore grading 38% chromium metal. The mine is part of the Bulqizë Massif, a 370 square kilometres (140 mi2) area which has a rock thickness between 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) and contains 65 verified chromium deposits and occurrences. The deposit has been explored to depths of up to 1,560 metres (5,120 ft) and the geological reserves amount to 12 million tonnes of which 7.5 million tonnes grading over 38% chromium metal.
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- 41.492, 20.222
- Timezone
- Europe/Tirane
Overview of Bulqiz�
Bulqiz� is a place in Qarku i Dibr�s, Albania. Visitors mostly come here for adventure, nature and nightlife. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Bulqiz�
Adventure in Bulqiz�
(2)Bulqiz�'s adventure entries include Shooting Ranges and Treasure Hunts. Everything listed here comes from what Bulqiz� is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Bulqiz�
(1)Under nature, Bulqiz� is tagged with Caves. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bulqiz�.
Nightlife in Bulqiz�
(1)Bulqiz�'s nightlife entries include Casinos. Everything listed here comes from what Bulqiz� is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Access Bulqiz� through a larger town in Qarku i Dibr�s; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Tirane.
Similar destinations
Places near Bulqiz� that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bulqiz� known for?
- Bulqiz� is mainly a destination for adventure, nature and nightlife, set in Qarku i Dibr�s, Albania.
- What can you do in Bulqiz�?
- You can plan around Shooting Ranges, Treasure Hunts, Caves and Casinos in Bulqiz�. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Bulqiz� located?
- Administratively, Bulqiz� sits in Qarku i Dibr�s, Albania — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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