Geraneia







































Geraneia

Γεράνεια




Geraneia is located in Greece

Geraneia

Geraneia






Highest point
Peak
Makryplagi
Elevation
1,351 m (4,432 ft) [1]
Coordinates
38°01′16″N 23°08′07″E / 38.021°N 23.1352°E / 38.021; 23.1352Coordinates: 38°01′16″N 23°08′07″E / 38.021°N 23.1352°E / 38.021; 23.1352 
Dimensions
Length
30 km (19 mi) north to south
Width
10 km (6.2 mi) east to west
Geography
Country
Greece
Regional unit
Corinthia and West Attica

Mount Geraneia (Greek: Γεράνεια) is a mountain range in Corinthia and West Attica, Greece. Its highest point is the peak Makryplagi (Greek: Μακρυπλάγι), elevation 1,351 m.[1] It covers the northern part of the isthmus between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf. It spans 5–10 km from north to south and 30 km from east to west.


The geography of Geraneia includes forests in the south, the west and the northern part at an elevation of under 900 to 1,000 m. Barren land is in the central part. The grasslands and some bushes lies to the northwest. Farmlands and some barren land lies to the south.


The name of the mountain dates back to ancient times. During the Peloponnesian War, the Corinthians and their allies occupied the heights of Geraneia and marched to Megara with a large force.


Mount Geraneia's wolf pack is the southernmost in Greece, possibly in Europe, too.[2]



Nearest places




  • Agioi Theodoroi, south


  • Megara, east


  • Kineta, southeast


  • Loutraki, southwest



References





  1. ^ ab Oreivatein.com


  2. ^ [1]




External links


  • Birds in the Geraneia Mountains



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