Deogyusan
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Deogyusan, formerly spelled Togyusan, is a mountain in South Korea
. Its highest peak is 1,614 meters above sea level
.
and Gyeongsangnam-do
, covering portions of Muju
and Jangsu Counties in Jeollabuk-do and Geochang
and Hamyang
Counties in Gyeongsangnam-do.
Deogyusan stands on the Baekdudaegan
, the mountainous spine of the Korean Peninsula
. It is composed of numerous ridges which rise to various local peaks; the highest (by which the mountain's elevation is measured) is Hyangjeokbong.
, established 1975. The attractions of the park include the Chiryeon Waterfall and Cheoksan mountain fortress. It is also famous for the winter ski resort of Muju
.
was shot on Deogyusan in 1960, a few years before the species disappeared from South Korea.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Its highest peak is 1,614 meters above sea level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
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Geography
Deogyusan stands on the border of Jeollabuk-doJeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do is a province in the southwest of South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Jeolla province, and remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea...
and Gyeongsangnam-do
Gyeongsangnam-do
Gyeongsangnam-do is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Changwon. It contains the major metropolitan center and port of Busan. Located there is UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and attracts many...
, covering portions of Muju
Muju
Mujū Dōkyō , birth name Ichien Dōkyō, was a Buddhist monk of the Japanese Kamakura period. He is superficially considered a Rinzai monk by some due to his compilation of the Shasekishū and similar books of koans, but there is good evidence that he was also an eager student of the Tendai, Pure Land,...
and Jangsu Counties in Jeollabuk-do and Geochang
Geochang
Geochang County is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.-Climate:-External links:*...
and Hamyang
Hamyang
Hamyang County is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.-Symbol:* Flower : Azalea* Tree : Zelkova tree* Bird : Cuckoo* Animal : Asian black bear* Major : Lee, cheolwoo -External links:**...
Counties in Gyeongsangnam-do.
Deogyusan stands on the Baekdudaegan
Baekdudaegan
The Baekdudaegan is a mountain range and watershed-crest-line which runs through most of the length of the Korean Peninsula, from Baekdu Mountain in the north to Jirisan in the south. It is important in traditional Korean thought, a key aspect of Pungsujiri philosophy and practices...
, the mountainous spine of the Korean Peninsula
Korean Peninsula
The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula in East Asia. It extends southwards for about 684 miles from continental Asia into the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by the Sea of Japan to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the west, the Korea Strait connecting the first two bodies of water.Until the end of...
. It is composed of numerous ridges which rise to various local peaks; the highest (by which the mountain's elevation is measured) is Hyangjeokbong.
Attractions
Deogyusan is the cornerstone of Deogyusan National ParkDeogyusan National Park
Deogyusan National Park is located in the provinces of Jeollabuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. It was designated as the 10th national park in 1975. The park is home to a total of 1,067 plant species, 32 mammal species, 130 bird species, 9 amphibian species, 13 reptile species, 28 fish...
, established 1975. The attractions of the park include the Chiryeon Waterfall and Cheoksan mountain fortress. It is also famous for the winter ski resort of Muju
Muju
Mujū Dōkyō , birth name Ichien Dōkyō, was a Buddhist monk of the Japanese Kamakura period. He is superficially considered a Rinzai monk by some due to his compilation of the Shasekishū and similar books of koans, but there is good evidence that he was also an eager student of the Tendai, Pure Land,...
.
Animal and plant life
Approximately 250 animal species and 600 plant species are found in the Deogyusan area. An Amur LeopardAmur Leopard
The Amur leopard , also known as the Far Eastern leopard, Korean leopard, and Manchurian leopard is one of nine recognised subspecies of leopard. It is a wild feline predator native to the mountainous areas of the Russian Far East. It used to inhabit the forests of Korea and China, but it has...
was shot on Deogyusan in 1960, a few years before the species disappeared from South Korea.
See also
- List of mountains of Korea
- National parks of South KoreaNational parks of South KoreaThe national parks of South Korea are preserved parcels of public land in South Korea, on which most forms of development are prohibited. They cover a total of 3.7% of the country's area, and are typically located in mountainous or coastal regions...
- BaekdudaeganBaekdudaeganThe Baekdudaegan is a mountain range and watershed-crest-line which runs through most of the length of the Korean Peninsula, from Baekdu Mountain in the north to Jirisan in the south. It is important in traditional Korean thought, a key aspect of Pungsujiri philosophy and practices...
- JirisanJirisanJirisan is a mountain in the southern region of South Korea. It is often considered one of the three most important mountains in South Korea , with Hallasan and Seoraksan being the other two....