A European peninsula derives its name from the ancient name of the longest river which flows through the largest modern day country which is part of that peninsula. What, as used in English, is the modern name of that river?

Gnomon

The river is called the Ebro. The peninsula is Iberia and the modern country is Spain. Jun 22 06, 7:27 AM

welllady

Thanks for your help Jun 22 06, 9:55 AM

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