Mount Paiko

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Mount Paiko (Bulgarian, Pajak, Megleno Romanian: Paiac or Paic, Aromanian: Paicu) is a low mountain range (surface area: 399 km2) situated along the boundary between the regional units of Pella and Kilkis, in Central Macedonia, Greece. Its highest peak, Gola Tsouka, reaches an elevation of 1,650 metres above sea level. To the west, Mount Paiko is connected to the Voras mountain range, while to the east it borders the Axios River valley. The Paiko massif contains the largest forested area in Greece, characterized by an exceptionally rich and diverse fauna and flora, and is widely known nationwide for its chestnut production.

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