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Rumija (; ) is a mountain in southern Montenegro, situated between the Adriatic and Lake Skadar. The highest point is Rumija, which is high. Rumija rises above the town of Bar, and is a natural Dinaric barrier, separating the Adriatic from the Skadar basin. It is the southernmost mountain of Montenegro, and with prominence of , one of the most prominent.

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Mountain.name
Rumija
Mountain.photo
The Rumija Mountain and the Skadar Lake.jpg
Mountain.elevation_m
1,594
Mountain.prominence_m
1,500
Mountain.location
southern Montenegro
Mountain.range
Dinaric Alps
Mountain.map
Montenegro
Mountain.map_caption
Location in Montenegro
Mountain.map_size
220

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Elevation
1594
Image
The Rumija Mountain and the Skadar Lake.jpg
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topographic prominence
1500
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Rumija (; ) is a mountain in southern Montenegro, situated between the Adriatic and Lake Skadar. The highest point is Rumija, which is high. Rumija rises above the town of Bar, and is a natural Dinaric barrier, separating the Adriatic from the Skadar basin. It is the southernmost mountain of Montenegro, and with prominence of , one of the most prominent.

Mount Rumija is a site of great religious significance. The Cross of Jovan Vladimir is carried every year during August on the Feast of Pentecost from the village of Velji Mikulići to the summit of Rumija. Traditionally, in addition to Orthodox Christians of the Bar area, Catholics and Muslims also take part in the procession and ascent to the summit of Rumija. The pilgrimage has symbolised cooperation among the religions and ethnic groups within the country, even during difficult moments.

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