Verdura

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Verdura
Origin	Lake Favara
Mouth	Torre Verdura
Basin countries	Italy
Length	53 km (33 mi)
Basin area	422 km² (163 sq mi)

Verdura is a river of southern Sicily. Its source is in Lake Favara, and flows into the Sicily Channel at Torre Verdura, between Sciacca and Ribera.

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The upper reaches are known as the Sosio, becoming the Verdura after it is joined by the Lisandro. It is 53km long, with a catchment area of 422 sq km. There are two hydroelectric dams, at Cristia and Favara. The fertile valley produces Navel oranges, almonds, wine and olive oil.

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