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Eşen River (Turkish: Eşen çeyı or Kocaçay) is a river in south west Turkey. 120 kilometres (75 mi) - river flows mostly in Muğla Province. It flows in the middle of Seydikemer ilçe (district) of Muğla Province.[1] The river although quite short is known for its touristic importance.

Eşen Kocaçay
Eşen River
Native name	Xantos  (Lycian)
Location
Country	Turkey
Provinces	Muğla
Districts (ilçe)	Seydikemer, Fethiye
Physical characteristics
Source	Sivrikaya
Mouth	Mediterranean Sea
• location	Muğla Province
Length	120 km (75 mi)

In the antiquity the river as well as the ancient city by the river was known as Xanthos. Both Patara and Letoon are nearby. Currently visitors enjoy rafting in the lower course of the river which draws the border line between Muğla and Antalya Provinces.[2] The river discharces at 36°17′32″N 29°16′00″E to Mediterranean sea.

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На других языках

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[de] Eşen Çayı

Der Eşen Çayı (früher auch Kocaçay oder Koca Çayı) ist ein Fluss in den südtürkischen Provinzen Antalya, Burdur und Muğla. Der Eşen Çayı hieß in der Antike Xanthos (latinisiert Xanthus).

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- [en] Eşen River

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[es] Río Eşen

El río Eşen (en turco, Eşen çeyı o Kocaçay y en la Antigüedad río Janto) es un río del sudoeste de Turquía. Mide 120 km de largo y fluye principalmente en la provincia de Muğla.[1]

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