Verdura is a river of southern
Sicily
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, located between
Sciacca and
Ribera.
The river's source is in Lake
Favara. It flows into the sea about 1 1/2 miles south-southeast of Torre Verdura,
via
Sicily Channel
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,
Course
The upper reaches are known as the Sosio, becoming the Verdura after it is joined by the Lisandro. It is long, with a catchment area of . 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.
References
Rivers of the Province of Agrigento
Rivers of Italy
Rivers of Sicily
European drainage basins of the Mediterranean Sea
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