| Qafë Prush | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of December 2017 | |
| Traversed by | SH23 |
| Location | Albania–Kosovo border |
| Range | List of mountains in Albania |
| Coordinates | 42°18′52″N20°22′57″E / 42.31444°N 20.38250°E |
  Qafë Prush Pass Location of Qafë Prush Pass | |
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