The territory of the Locrians was divided into three by
Doris and
Phocis, perhaps due to an early invasion of a contiguous Locrian state. This fact, combined with the region's infertility, meant that the Locrians tended to be dominated by their neighbours, and played little part in Greek history. To the south-west of Phocis was
Ozolian Locris, situated on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth, between
Naupactus and
Crisa. The main cities of Ozolian Locris were
Amphissa and Naupactus which was its
seaport. To the north east of Phocis was
Opuntian Locris, named after its main
city,
Opus. Finally, to the north of Phocis was
Epicnemidian Locris, situated near the pass of
Thermopylae. The Opuntian Locris and the Epicnemidian Locris are often regarded as one people, separate in customs and integration to the
Hellenic culture from the Ozolian Locris, considered as the less civilised of the two. The territories of the Opuntian Locris and the Epicnemidian Locris were not a continuous unit but were separated from one another by
Phocis and
Doris.
Ozolian Locris The main towns of Ozolian Locris were
Amphissa and
Naupactus. Today, the area is part of
Aetolia-Acarnania and
Phocis.
Opuntian Locris The main towns of Opuntia Locris were
Opus and
Larymna. Today, Opuntian Locris is part of modern
Phthiotis.
Epicnemidian Locris The main towns of Epicnemidian Locris were
Nicaea and Thronium. Today, Epicnemidian Locris is part of modern Phthiotis. ==Province==