The Bormida di Spigno is a river of north-west Italy

Italy

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. Its headwaters are in the Liguria

Liguria

Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with tourists for its beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and good food.-Geography:...

n province of Savona

Province of Savona

The Province of Savona is a province in the Liguria region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Savona.-Overview:...

 above Pian dei Corsi (1,000 m AMSL) in a transitional zone between the Alpine

Alps

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 and Apennine

Apennine

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 mountain range

Mountain range

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s, where its waters run as the separate “Bormidas” of Mallare

Mallare

Mallare is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 50 km southwest of Genoa and about 15 km west of Savona...

 and Pallare

Pallare

Pallare is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 50 km west of Genoa and about 15 km west of Savona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 952 and an area of 21.3 km².Pallare borders the following municipalities: Bormida, Carcare,...

 in distinct close valleys before quickly joining in a few kilometers. It joins with the Bormida (or Bormida di Millesimo) near Bistagno

Bistagno

Bistagno is a comune in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 km southeast of Turin and about 35 km southwest of Alessandria....

 in the Piedmont

Piedmont

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ese province of Alessandria

Province of Alessandria

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