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Ladon (river)
River in Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the river in Elis, see Ladon (river of Elis).
The Ladon (Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Λάδων, Ládōn; Demotic Greek: Λάδωνας, Ládōnas) is a river in the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. It features in Greek mythology. It is a tributary to the river Alfeios, which empties into the Ionian Sea. It is 70 km (43 mi) long.[1]
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Ladon | |
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Location | |
Country | Greece |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Peloponnese |
Mouth | |
• location | Alfeios |
• coordinates | 37°35′35″N 21°49′13″E |
Length | 70 km (43 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Alfeios→ Ionian Sea |
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