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| '''Vardousia''' ({{lang-el|Βαρδούσια}}) is a mountain in northwestern ] and southwestern ], ]. Its highest peak, '''Korakas''' ({{lang-el|Κόρακας}}; also known as '''Korax''') reaches {{convert|2495|m|abbr=on}} ],<ref name=oreiv/> making it the second-tallest summit in ] after ]. It is a southern extension of the ] mountains. It is divided into three main parts: Northern Vardousia, whose highest peak is Sinani at {{convert|2,059|m|abbr=off}}, the very steep Western Vardousia, whose highest peak is ''Soufles'' at {{convert|2,300|m|abbr=off}}, and Southern Vardousia, with the highest peak of ''Korakas''. The whole range measures about {{convert|25|km|abbr=off}} from north to south.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mountains / Vardousia, NaturaGraeca |url=https://www.naturagraeca.com/ws/122,184,6,2,1,Vardousia#google_vignette |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=www.naturagraeca.com}}</ref> | '''Vardousia''' ({{lang-el|Βαρδούσια}}) is a mountain in northwestern ] and southwestern ], ]. Its highest peak, '''Korakas''' ({{lang-el|Κόρακας}}; also known as '''Korax''') reaches {{convert|2495|m|abbr=on}} ],<ref name=oreiv/> making it the second-tallest summit in ] after ]. It is a southern extension of the ] mountains. It is divided into three main parts: Northern Vardousia, whose highest peak is Sinani at {{convert|2,059|m|abbr=off}}, the very steep Western Vardousia, whose highest peak is ''Soufles'' at {{convert|2,300|m|abbr=off}}, and Southern Vardousia, with the highest peak of ''Korakas''. The whole range measures about {{convert|25|km|abbr=off}} from north to south.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Mountains / Vardousia, NaturaGraeca |url=https://www.naturagraeca.com/ws/122,184,6,2,1,Vardousia#google_vignette |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=www.naturagraeca.com}}</ref> | ||
| The Vardousia is drained by tributaries of the river ] to the north, the ] to the east and south, and the ] to the west. The ] mountains are to the west, ] to the northwest, ] to the east and Giona to the southeast. | The Vardousia is drained by tributaries of the river ] to the north, the ] to the east and south, and the ] to the west. The ] mountains are to the west, ] to the northwest, ] to the east and Giona to the southeast. | ||
| == Flora == | |||
| Vardousia is home to approximately 1,200 plant species, of which 110 are endemic to Greece and four are local endemics. The Mediterranean maquis dominates the lower altitudes, transitioning into mixed forests of oak, elm, and sweet chestnut at higher elevations. Fir forests, mainly composed of Greek and Bulgarian firs, cover over 40% of the mountain<nowiki>'s area. Beyond 1,700 meters, the flora shifts to alpine vegetation. Some notable endemic species include '''Achillea barbeyana''' and '''Alyssum nebrodense subsp. tenuicaule'''. Additionally, the mountain boasts a wide range of rare plants such as '''Astragalus hellenicus''', '''Cirsium heldreichii''', and '''Fritillaria thessala subsp. thessala'''</nowiki>.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| The municipal unit ], named after the mountain, covers the western part of the mountain, and includes the villages ] and Dichori. The municipal unit ] covers the southern part, and includes the villages Dafnos, Diakopi, Kallio and Koniakos. The village ] lies in the east, and Anatoli and Dafni in the north. | The municipal unit ], named after the mountain, covers the western part of the mountain, and includes the villages ] and Dichori. The municipal unit ] covers the southern part, and includes the villages Dafnos, Diakopi, Kallio and Koniakos. The village ] lies in the east, and Anatoli and Dafni in the north. | ||
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Mountain in Greece See also: Vardousia (municipality) "Korax" redirects here. For the final boss of the 1995 video game, see Hexen: Beyond Heretic.| Vardousia | |
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 Mount Vardousia with the peak of Korakas, seen from the west | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,495 m (8,186 ft) |
| Coordinates | 38°40′52″N 22°08′33″E / 38.68111°N 22.14250°E / 38.68111; 22.14250 |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Greek: [varˈðusia] |
| Geography | |
  VardousiaPhocis and Phthiotis, Greece
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Vardousia (Template:Lang-el) is a mountain in northwestern Phocis and southwestern Phthiotis, Greece. Its highest peak, Korakas (Template:Lang-el; also known as Korax) reaches 2,495 m (8,186 ft) above sea level, making it the second-tallest summit in Central Greece after Giona. It is a southern extension of the Pindus mountains. It is divided into three main parts: Northern Vardousia, whose highest peak is Sinani at 2,059 metres (6,755 feet), the very steep Western Vardousia, whose highest peak is Soufles at 2,300 metres (7,500 feet), and Southern Vardousia, with the highest peak of Korakas. The whole range measures about 25 kilometres (16 miles) from north to south.
The Vardousia is drained by tributaries of the river Spercheios to the north, the Mornos to the east and south, and the Evinos to the west. The Panaitoliko mountains are to the west, Tymfristos to the northwest, Oeta to the east and Giona to the southeast.
Flora
Vardousia is home to approximately 1,200 plant species, of which 110 are endemic to Greece and four are local endemics. The Mediterranean maquis dominates the lower altitudes, transitioning into mixed forests of oak, elm, and sweet chestnut at higher elevations. Fir forests, mainly composed of Greek and Bulgarian firs, cover over 40% of the mountain's area. Beyond 1,700 meters, the flora shifts to alpine vegetation. Some notable endemic species include '''Achillea barbeyana''' and '''Alyssum nebrodense subsp. tenuicaule'''. Additionally, the mountain boasts a wide range of rare plants such as '''Astragalus hellenicus''', '''Cirsium heldreichii''', and '''Fritillaria thessala subsp. thessala'''.
The municipal unit Vardousia, named after the mountain, covers the western part of the mountain, and includes the villages Artotina and Dichori. The municipal unit Lidoriki covers the southern part, and includes the villages Dafnos, Diakopi, Kallio and Koniakos. The village Athanasios Diakos lies in the east, and Anatoli and Dafni in the north.
References
- ^ Oreivatein.com
- ^ "Mountains / Vardousia, NaturaGraeca". www.naturagraeca.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.