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Larissos (Greek: Λάρισσος, also Riolitiko, Latin: Larisus[1]) is a river in the western part of Achaea, southern Greece. Its source is on the western slope of the mountain Movri, near the village Mataragka. It flows through the Prokopos lagoon, and empties into the Ionian Sea in the village Kalogria. Other villages along its course are Kagkadi, Apideonas and Lappas. Its complete course lies within the municipal unit Larissos, which took its name from the river. It is 19.5 km (12.1 mi) long.[2]
| Larissos | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Achaea |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Movri |
| Mouth | |
• location | Ionian Sea |
• coordinates | 38.1619°N 21.3651°E |
| Length | 19.5 km (12.1 mi) |
History
In antiquity it was the boundary between Achaea and Elis.[3] Near the river the ancient city Dyme was located.[1]
References
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Smith, William, ed. (1854). "Achaia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. Vol. 1. London: John Murray. p. 14. - "Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment" (in Greek). Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change. p. 42. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020.
- Pausanias, Description of Greece, 6.26.10
External links
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- [en] Larissos (river)
[it] Larisso
Larisso (in greco antico: Λάρισσος, anche Riolitiko) è un fiume della parte occidentale dell'Acaia, nel sud della Grecia. La sua sorgente è sul versante occidentale delle colline Movri, nei pressi del villaggio di Mataragka. Attraversa la laguna Prokopos, e sfocia nel Mar Ionio nel villaggio di Kalogria. Altri villaggi lungo il suo corso sono Kagkadi, Apideonas e Lappas. Il corso completo si trova all'interno dell'unità comunale di Larissos, che prese il nome dal fiume.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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