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Verdura is a river of southern Sicily. Its source is in Lake Favara, and flows into the Sicily Channel at Torre Verdura, between Sciacca and Ribera.

Verdura
Location
Country	Italy
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Lake Favara
Mouth	Mediterranean Sea
• location	Torre Verdura
• coordinates	37.4643°N 13.2025°E / 37.4643; 13.2025
Length	53 km (33 mi)
Basin size	422 km2 (163 sq mi)

Course

The upper reaches are known as the Sosio, becoming the Verdura after it is joined by the Lisandro. It is 53 kilometres (33 mi) long, with a catchment area of 422 square kilometres (163 sq mi). There are two hydroelectric dams, at Cristia and Favara. The fertile valley produces navel oranges, almonds, wine and olive oil.

See also

• Fulco di Verdura, jeweller, and the last person to bear the now-defunct Sicilian ducal title of Verdura.

Notes and references

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На других языках

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- [en] Verdura

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[it] Verdura (fiume)

Il Verdura è un corso d'acqua che scorre nella Sicilia centro-meridionale.

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