Fucino (river)

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Fucino
Location
Country Italy
Physical characteristics
Mouth Vomano
  coordinates
42°33′13″N13°28′44″E / 42.5536°N 13.4790°E / 42.5536; 13.4790 Coordinates: 42°33′13″N13°28′44″E / 42.5536°N 13.4790°E / 42.5536; 13.4790
Basin features
Progression VomanoAdriatic Sea

The Fucino is a river in Italy. [1] It is located in the province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. The river is a tributary of the Vomano. Its source is Lake Campotosto near the border with the province of L'Aquila. The river flows northeast before joining the Vomano south of Crognaleto.

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References

  1. The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World (13 ed.). London: Times Books. 2011. p. 77 K2. ISBN   9780007419135.