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Axios River

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description Axios River Overview

The Axios is a major Balkan river known as the Vardar through most of North Macedonia. It flows for roughly 388 kilometres from the uplands of North Macedonia through Greece, entering the Aegean Sea west of Thessaloniki. Its lower course forms part of a broad delta and wetland complex shared with the Aliakmon and Loudias rivers, an ecologically important area for waterbirds and other wildlife.

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Why is the Axios River called the Vardar in North Macedonia?

Axios and Vardar are regional names for the same river: Vardar is the usual name in North Macedonia, while Axios is used in Greece. The river crosses the border near Gevgelija before continuing through Greek Central Macedonia.

Where does the Axios River reach the sea?

It enters the Thermaic Gulf, an arm of the Aegean Sea, west of Thessaloniki. Its lower course spreads through the Axios Delta, where freshwater wetlands meet the coast. [Axios Delta National Park](https://axiosdelta.gr/en/national-park/protected-area/rivers/)

How long is the Axios River?

Sources commonly give the Axios a length of roughly 380 to 388 kilometres, depending on how the river is measured. About 76 kilometres of its course lies in Greece, with most of the river in North Macedonia.

Why is the Axios Delta important near Thessaloniki?

The delta is a protected wetland area that supplies freshwater and sediment to the Thermaic Gulf. It also provides habitat for wetland wildlife and supports the coastal plain west of Thessaloniki. [Axios Delta National Park](https://axiosdelta.gr/en/national-park/protected-area/rivers/)

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