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Welcome to the province of Lodi!
Hi there! Are you ready to discover the province of Lodi? In this text, I will guide you through the natural beauties of this area in Lombardy.
An overview
To begin with, here's some information about the province of Lodi: it's located in the Po Valley and is bounded by the Po river to the south. It has a capital with the same name and five cities: Lodi, Codogno, Casalpusterlengo, Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, and Lodi Vecchio. The province was established in 1992, after some municipalities were split off from the province of Milan.
Physical geography
The territory
The province of Lodi mainly extends in the Po Valley, with a small portion of land located on the southern bank of the Po river. The only relief present is the San Colombano al Lambro hill. The terrain is predominantly alluvial, composed of sand, clay, and limestone.
Orography
As already mentioned, the only relief present in the province of Lodi is the San Colombano al Lambro hill. It's an isolated elevation that rises from the Po Valley and reaches a maximum height of 399 meters.
Hydrography
The territory of the province of Lodi belongs entirely to the Po river basin. Among the rivers that flow in the area are Lambro and Adda, while among the artificial canals are Brembiolo and the Muzza canal.
Conclusions
Here's a quick overview of the province of Lodi! If you love nature, you can't miss the beauty of this area in Lombardy. Come and discover its hills, plains and rivers. You won't regret it!
