Epirus

The region of Epirus in northwest Greece extends from the peaks of thePindus mountains to the shores of the Ionian Sea and is separated into four administrative districts: loanina, Thesprotia, Preveza and Arta.

Epirus is Greece 's most mountainous region. The Pindus range forms its natural northeastern border, while dozens of other mountains, big and small, are scatered throughout the area, separated by only a few valleys. The Vikos - Aoos National Forest - a part of the Vallia - Kalda National Forest is of great ecological value, containing a variety of ecosystems. Amidst these mountain live the few remaining Greek bears, wolves, mountain lions, wild boars and otters. Wild goats and deer still graze on its cliffs, where eagles and vultures nest. To the west is the Ionian sea, its coast are lagoons and river deltas, of which the latter two form an important system of wetlands.

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