Greek Geography and Nature

Rivers, Lakes and Waterways

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  1. Into which sea does the Achelous River empty after flowing through western Greece?
  2. In northwestern Greece, the historic stone Bridge of Arta crosses which river?
  3. Which lake is the largest natural lake in Greece?
  4. In which regional unit of northern Greece is Lake Volvi located?
  5. What is the main water source of the lake, also fed by the Kerkinitis river from Krousia?
  6. On which island situated near the northern shore was Ali Pasha hiding during the last days of his reign?
  7. Lake Prespa (Great Prespa) is shared between Greece, Albania, and which other country?
  8. Vikos Gorge in the Pindus mountains is listed by Guinness World Records for which distinction?
  9. The Samaria Gorge is a major National Park located in which Greek island?
  10. Melissani Cave is a famous cave and cenote located on which Ionian island?
  11. Approximately what is the total length in kilometres of the Corinth Canal cutting through the isthmus?
  12. The Rio– what Bridge, officially the Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge, is one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type?
  13. With its highly indented shoreline and numerous islands, what is the recorded length of Greece's national coastline in kilometres?
  14. In terms of terrain, Greece is mostly what type of country?
  15. In which mountain range of northwestern Greece is the Vikos Gorge located?

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