Zeta Plain

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Zeta Plain is a fertile lowland in Montenegro. It stretches from Podgorica in the north to the Skadar Lake in the south. It is the biggest plains area in Montenegro. The average altitude of Zeta plain is around 40 m above sea level.

The name "Zeta" derives from an early root meaning "harvest" or "grain" (modern words žetva and žito). Confusingly, Zeta River flows not through Zeta plain but through another significant valley in Montenegro, Bjelopavlići.

As plains and fertile lands are rare in Montenegro, Zeta Plain is one of the most densely populated areas in Montenegro. The vast vineyards of "Plantaže," a Montenegrin quality wine producer, are situated in Zeta Plain. The area is also ideal for growing Mediterranean fruits and vegetables.

Zeta Plain is the site of Podgorica Airport and Podgorica Aluminium Plant, which is considered to be the worst pollutant of the Plain, making life in the surrounding area difficult.

Golubovci is the biggest settlement in Zeta Plain, and it is the capital of Golubovci urban municipality, which encompasses most of the Plain.