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Gangwon South Korea Last Updated: 02/09/2025 |
| Gangwon, officially Gangwon State, is a Special Self-Governing Province of South Korea. It is known as the largest and least densely populated subdivision of South Korea. Gangwon State is located in the mid-eastern part of the Korean Peninsula and is divided into two areas, Yeongdong and Yeongseo, by the Taebaek Mountains running along the eastern part of the peninsula. Its population was 1,537,339 in 2022. | |
| The Yeongdong area is geographically narrow due to the steep mountains facing the East Sea, but it contains several high scenic passes, such as Daegwallyeong, Misiryeong, Jinburyeong and Hangyeryeong, and deep valleys. The Yeongseo area features mountains and sunken lands all running gently towards Seoul and surrounding Gyeonggi-do in the west, and expansive highlands that offer dry fields rather than paddies and contain headwaters that flow into many streams and two of Korea's largest rivers, the Han River and Nakdong River, that wet a large part of the Korean Peninsula. The upper streams of the Bukhan River provide habitats for various fish species, including some of the rarest Korean native fish, and form well protected healthy ecosystems. There are in the area several famous dams: the Peace Dam, Hwacheon Dam, Chuncheon Dam, Soyang River Dam and Uiam Dam that supply an ample amount of water for Korean industries and daily life. | |
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South Korea Place » City South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is a country located in Eastern Asia. It occupies the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, sharing a land border with North Korea to the north. It is surrounded by the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east. It had a population of 51.96 million in 2022. 97 views 💖 1South Korea |
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Nami Island Place » Island Nami Island or Namiseom is a half-moon shaped river island located in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea. Nami Island, with the concept of “Fairy Tale Village and Song Village,” provides various cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, and more to give children dreams and hopes, couples' love and memories, and artists a space for creativity. 21 views 💖 11 Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea |
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