River Migno
Description:
The Migno River flows in the northwest of Spain, its lower current borders Portugal. Flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Its length is 340 kilometers, the area of its basin is 22.5 thousand square kilometers.
The river used to be famous for its golden sand. On the river is a large dam Frier, on the banks of the Minho there are five hydroelectric power plants. Near the river are such important cities as Orence and Lugo in Spain, Valensa and Caminha in Portugal.
In the valleys of the river there are fertile soils, which in combination with the warm subtropical climate allows to actively develop agriculture. Grapes, cabbage, potatoes and grain are mainly grown here. The valleys of the Migno River are also used as pastures for cattle, sheep and pigs.