Golesh

Golesh
The mountain during winter covered in snow, seen from the north
Highest point
Elevation1,019 m (3,343 ft)
Coordinates42°34′7″N 20°58′40″E / 42.56861°N 20.97778°E / 42.56861; 20.97778
Naming
PronunciationAlbanian pronunciation: [ɡolɛʃ]
Geography
Golesh
Location of Golesh in Kosovo
LocationMunicipality of Lipjan
CountryKosovo

Golesh is a mountain in Kosovo with an altitude of 1,019 m (3,343 ft). The peak is located in the municipality of Lipjan and it is near the Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari.

A branch of the Drenica River originates on the mountain. At the top, there is an FM/TV broadcasting centre.

The mountain contains the world's largest vein magnesite deposit, with total reserves of around five million tonnes; mining began in 1923. The Goleš mine was one of the largest magnesite mines in the country. It was shut down in early 2002.