Deshat is a mountain on the border between the Republic of Macedonia and Albania. The mountain is characterized by its steep peaks: Mal and Golem Krchin and Velivar. The highest peak on the mountain, Velivar, is situated on 2375 meters above the sea level. Other significant peaks are: Deli Senica, and Suva Bara. Deshat also has deep river gorges, immense forests, and small glacial mountain lakes. Nearest town from the Macedonian side is Debar. Motto: Anthem: Today Over Macedonia (Macedonian: Денес Над Македонија, Denes Nad Makedonija) Capital Skopje Largest city Skopje Official language(s) Macedonian1 Government President Prime Minister Parliamentary republic Branko Crvenkovski Vlado Bučkovski Independence Declared From Yugoslavia September 8, 1991 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   25,333 km² (146th) 1. ... Debar (Macedonian: Дебар, Albanian: Dibra) located in western Macedonia near the city of Gostivar, and the border with Albania. ...