Attica mountain system

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The Attica mountain system is a group of mountain ranges in the Attica region of Greece that shapes the landscape around Athens and influences its climate and natural environment.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
mountain system
affects air circulation over Athens
precipitation patterns in Attica
borders Boeotia
Corinthia
Saronic Gulf
climate Mediterranean climate influence
contains Mount Aigaleo
Mount Geraneia
Mount Hymettus
Mount Kitheronas
linked to: Mount Geraneia

Mount Parnitha
Mount Pateras
Mount Pentelicus
contributesTo temperature inversions in Athens Basin
country Greece
drainsTo Saronic Gulf
South Euboean Gulf
forms natural boundary of Athens Basin
geology limestone
schist
hasCaves karst caves
hasEcosystem Mediterranean mountain ecosystem
hasHighestPoint Mount Parnitha
hasOrientation generally northwest–southeast
hasVegetation Mediterranean scrub
pine forests
influences climate of Athens
natural environment of Athens
isPartOf Greek mountain ranges
locatedIn Attica region
Attica region
Attica region
Attica region
Attica region
locatedNear Athens
nearbyCity Athens
Piraeus
partOf Central Greece mountain systems
linked to: central Greece
protects Athens from northern winds
regionType orographic barrier
shapes landscape of Athens
usedFor hiking
nature conservation areas
recreation

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Imittos partOf Attica mountain system
Penteli mountain range partOf Hymettus–Penteli–Parnitha mountainous system
linked to: Attica mountain system