Conca (river)
The Conca is a river in the Marche and Emilia-Romagna regions of Italy. Its source is Monte Carpegna, which is in the Montefeltro part of the province of Pesaro e Urbino.[1] The river flows northeast near Macerata Feltria and Mercatino Conca before crossing into the province of Rimini.[2] The river then flows past Morciano di Romagna before entering the Adriatic Sea southeast of Misano Adriatico and northwest of Cattolica.
Conca | |
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![]() The river at Misano Adriatico | |
Location | |
Country | Italy |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Monte Carpegna in Montefeltro |
• elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
Mouth | Adriatic Sea |
• location | near Misano Adriatico |
• coordinates | 43.9723°N 12.7205°E |
Length | 47 km (29 mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 1.5 m3/s (53 cu ft/s) |
History
During World War II, the British and their allies defeated the Germans in a battle near the Conca. The Conca was part of the German defenses known as the Gothic Line. This battle took place in 1944 and was known as Operation Olive.
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