Natural monuments of North Korea
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This is a partial list of the natural monuments of North Korea. A total of 935 natural monuments have been designated.
No. 1 - 50
| Name (Korean name) |
Location | Type | Scientific name | |
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| 1 | Sargent Cherry and Manchurian Fir Manchurian Fir Manchurian Fir , also called Needle Fir, is a species of fir native to mountainous regions of northern Korea, southern Ussuriland, and China in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning.... trees of Rŭngra-do island 릉라도 산벗나무와 전나무/ |
Rŭngra-do, Chung-guyŏk Chung-guyok Chung-guyŏk is one of the 19 guyok which constitutes the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. The district is located in the center of the city, between the Potong and Taedong Rivers, and is bordered to the north by Moranbong-guyok, to the northwest by Potonggang-guyok, and to the south by... , Pyongyang Pyongyang Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was... |
Vegetation: Tree | Prunus sargentii/Abies holophylla |
| 2 | Korean Weeping Willows of Okryu 옥류능수버들/ |
Moranbong Park, Pyongang | Vegetation: Tree | Salix pseudolasiogyne |
| 3 | Pagoda Trees of the Ch'ŏngryu Cliffs 청류벽회화나무/ |
Moranbong Park, Pyongang | Vegetation: Tree | Sophora japonica |
| 6 | Poplar Poplar Populus is a genus of 25–35 species of deciduous flowering plants in the family Salicaceae, native to most of the Northern Hemisphere. English names variously applied to different species include poplar , aspen, and cottonwood.... trees of the Pot'ong River 보통강뽀뿌라나무/ |
Pot'onggang-dong, Pot'onggang-guyŏk Pot'onggang-guyok Potonggang-guyok is one of the 19 districts, or guyok, of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is most famous as the location of the Ryugyong Hotel. It is named after the Pothong River , which serves as the district's border on all sides... , Pyongyang |
Vegetation: Tree | Populus sp. |
| 8 | Dahurian Larch Dahurian Larch Dahurian Larch, Larix gmelinii, is a species of larch native to eastern Siberia, and adjacent northeastern Mongolia, northeastern China and North Korea.-Description:... trees of Munsubong hill 문수봉이깔나무/ |
Raengch'ŏn-dong, Tongdaewŏn-guyŏk Tongdaewon-guyok Tongdaewŏn-guyŏk or Tongdaewon District is one of the 19 guyŏk, and one of the six that constitute East Pyongyang, North Korea. It sits on the eastern bank of the Taedong River. It is north of Sŏn'gyo-guyŏk , south of Taedonggang-guyŏk and west of Sadong-guyŏk and Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk... , Pyongyang |
Vegetation: Tree | Larix gmelinii |
| 9 | Jujube Jujube Ziziphus zizyphus , commonly called jujube , red date, Chinese date, Korean date, or Indian date is a species of Ziziphus in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae, used primarily as a fruiting shade tree.-Distribution:Its precise natural distribution is uncertain due to extensive cultivation,... trees of Tŏkdong 덕동대추나무/ |
Tŏkdong-ri, Sadong-guyŏk Sadong-guyok Sadong-guyŏk, or Sadong District, is one of the 19 guyŏk, and one of the six, that constitute East Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on the eastern bank of the Taedong River, and the mouth of the Nam River. It is north of Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk , east of Taedonggang-guyŏk and north east of Tongdaewon-guyŏk.... , Pyongyang |
Vegetation: Tree | Zizyphus zizyphus |
| 10 | Metasequoia Metasequoia Metasequoia is a fast-growing, deciduous tree, and the sole living species, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, is one of three species of conifers known as redwoods. It is native to the Sichuan-Hubei region of China. Although the least tall of the redwoods, it grows to at least 200 feet in height... trees of Mt. Taesŏng 대성산수삼나무/ |
Taesŏng-dong, Taesŏng-guyŏk Taesong-guyok Taesŏng-guyŏk, or Taesŏng District is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.... , Pyongyang |
Vegetation: Tree | Metasequoia glyptostroboides |
| 11 | Siebold's magnolia Siebold's magnolia Magnolia sieboldii, Siebold's Magnolia,, also known as Oyama Magnolia, is a species of Magnolia native to eastern Asia in China, Japan, and Korea. It is named after the German doctor Philipp Franz von Siebold .-Description:... trees of Mt. Taesŏng 대성산목란/ |
Taesŏng-dong, Taesŏng-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Magnolia sieboldii |
| 12 | White Forsythia trees of Mt. Taesŏng 대성산미선나무/ |
Taesŏng-dong, Taesŏng-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Abeliophyllum distichum |
| 13 | Eucommia Eucommia Eucommia is a small tree native to China. It is near threatened in the wild, but is widely cultivated in China for its bark, highly valued in herbology such as Traditional Chinese medicine .-Characteristics:... trees of Mt. Taesŏng 대성산두충나무/ |
Taesŏng-dong, Taesŏng-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Eucommia ulmoides |
| 14 | Chinese Catalpa of Mt. Taesŏng 대성산향오동나무/ |
Taesŏng-dong, Taesŏng-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Catalpa ovata |
| 15 | Japanese Wisteria of Mt. Taesŏng 대성산참등나무/ |
Taesŏng-dong, Taesŏng-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Wisteria floribunda |
| 16 | Chinese Juniper of Mt. Taesŏng 대성산뚝향나무/ |
Taesŏng-dong, Taesŏng-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Juniperus chinensis |
| 17 | Mesozoic Mesozoic The Mesozoic era is an interval of geological time from about 250 million years ago to about 65 million years ago. It is often referred to as the age of reptiles because reptiles, namely dinosaurs, were the dominant terrestrial and marine vertebrates of the time... fossils of Mt. Taesŏng 대성산중생대화석/ |
Taesŏng-dong, Taesŏng-guyŏk, Pyongyang | ||
| 18 | Korean Aspen trees of Mangyŏngdae Mangyongdae Mangyongdae is an amusement park located in Mangyongdae-guyok, North Korea.-External links:**... 만경대백양나무/ |
Mangyŏngdae-dong, Mangyŏngdae-guyŏk Mangyongdae-guyok Man'gyŏngdae-guyŏk, or Man'gyŏngdae District is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.... , Pyongyang |
Vegetation: Tree | Populus davidiana |
| 19 | Japanese Zelkova trees of Mt. Ryongak 룡악산느티나무/ |
Ryongbong-ri, Mangyŏngdae-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| 20 | Chinese Mahogany trees of Mt. Ryongak 룡악산참중나무/ |
Ryongbong-ri, Mangyŏngdae-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Cedrela sinensis |
| 22 | Pagoda Trees of Mt. Ryongak 룡악산회화나무/ |
Ryongbong-ri, Mangyŏngdae-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Tree | Sophora japonica |
| 23 | Fold valley of west Pyongyang Pyongyang Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was... 서평양습곡/ |
Chungdang-ri, Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk Hyongjesan-guyok Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk, or Hyŏngjesan District is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.... , Pyongyang |
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| 24 | Honam-ri Soft-shelled turtle habitat 호남리자라살이터/ |
Honam-ri, Samsŏk-guyŏk Samsok-guyok Samsŏk-guyŏk, or Samsŏk District is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.... , Pyongyang |
Animal: Reptile | Trionychidae sp. |
| 25 | Japanese Red Pine Japanese Red Pine The Japanese Red Pine has a home range that includes Japan, Korea, northeastern China and the extreme southeast of Russia . This pine has become a popular ornamental and has several cultivars, but in the winter it becomes yellowish. The height of this tree is 20–35 m... forest of Ryongsan-ri 룡산리소나무림/ |
Ryongsan-ri, Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk, Pyongyang | Vegetation: Forest | Pinus densiflora |
| 26 | Sawthorn Oak trees of Sangwŏn Sangwon Sangwon-gun is a county of North Hwanghae, formerly one of the four suburban counties located in east Pyongyang, North Korea. Prior to 1952, Sangwon was merely a township of Chunghwa County. In 1952 it was separated as a separate county, and in 1963 it was added as a county of Pyongyang... 상원가둑나무/ |
Taedong-ri, Sangwŏn Sangwon Sangwon-gun is a county of North Hwanghae, formerly one of the four suburban counties located in east Pyongyang, North Korea. Prior to 1952, Sangwon was merely a township of Chunghwa County. In 1952 it was separated as a separate county, and in 1963 it was added as a county of Pyongyang... -gun, Pyongyang |
Vegetation: Tree | Quercus acutissima |
| 28 | Koryŏngsan Plateau 고령산평탄면/ |
Rodong-ri, Sangwŏn-gun, Pyongyang | ||
| 29 | Ryongsan-ri Seaweed fossils 룡산리해조류화석/ |
Ryongsan-ri, Chunghwa-gun Chunghwa-gun Chunghwa-gun is a county of North Hwanghae, formerly one of the four suburban counties of East Pyongyang, North Korea. It sits north of Hwangju-gun, North Hwanghae, east of Kangnam-gun, North Hwanghae, west of Sangwŏn-gun, North Hwanghae, and south of Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk , Pyongyang. It became part of... , Pyongyang |
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| 30 | River terrace Stream terrace Fluvial terraces are elongated terraces that flank the sides of floodplains and fluvial valleys all over the world. They consist of a relatively level strip of land, called a “tread,” separated from either an adjacent floodplain, other fluvial terraces, or uplands by distinctly steeper strips of... of Wŏlp'o-ri 월포리하성단구/ |
Wŏlp'o-ri, P'yŏngsŏng | ||
| 31 | Ginkgo trees of the Anguksa Anguksa Anguk-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple situated in Pyongsong, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. Built on the slopes of Mt. Pongrin, the temple dates to the Koryo dynasty, though all of the buildings date to later Joseon dynasty renovations. The building is registered as National Treasure... Buddhist temple 안국사은행나무/ |
Ponghak-dong, P'yŏngsŏng | Vegetation: Tree | Gingko biloba |
| 32 | Japanese Red Pine Japanese Red Pine The Japanese Red Pine has a home range that includes Japan, Korea, northeastern China and the extreme southeast of Russia . This pine has become a popular ornamental and has several cultivars, but in the winter it becomes yellowish. The height of this tree is 20–35 m... trees of Ryulhwa 률화소나무/ |
Ryulhwa-ri, P'yŏngsŏng | Vegetation: Tree | Pinus densiflora |
| 33 | Ginkgos of Chasan 자산은행나무/ |
Chasan-ri, P'yŏngsŏng | Vegetation: Tree | Gingko biloba |
| 34 | P'yŏngnam Hot Springs 평남온천/ |
Onch'ŏn | ||
| 36 | Great Bustard Great Bustard The Great Bustard is in the bustard family, the only member of the genus Otis. It breeds in southern and central Europe, where it is the largest species of bird, and across temperate Asia... s of South P'yŏngan 평안남도너화/ |
Chŭngsan Chungsan Chungsan is a county of the province of South Pyongan in North Korea.-Administrative districts:The district is split into one ŭp and 17 ri .-External links:... -gun/Onch'ŏn-gun |
Animal: Bird | Otis tarda |
| 37 | Sea bird habitat of Tŏk Island 덕도바다새번식지/ |
Kŭmsŏng-ri, Onch'ŏn-gun | Animal: Bird | |
| 38 | Crested Ibis Crested Ibis The Crested Ibis , also known as the Japanese Crested Ibis or Toki , is a large , white-plumaged ibis of pine forests. Its head is partially bare, showing red skin, and it has a dense crest of white plumes on the nape. This species is the only member of the genus Nipponia.Their habitat is usually... of South P'yŏngan 평안남도따오기/ |
Chŭngsan Chungsan Chungsan is a county of the province of South Pyongan in North Korea.-Administrative districts:The district is split into one ŭp and 17 ri .-External links:... -gun/Onch'ŏn-gun |
Animal: Bird | Nipponia nippon |
| 40 | Japanese Honey Locust trees of Sukch'ŏn 숙천주염나무/ |
Sinp'ung-ri, Sukch'ŏn-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Gleditsia japonica |
| 41 | Ginkgo tree of the P'yŏngwon Training Ground 평원훈련정은행나무/ |
P'yŏngwŏn | Vegetation: Tree | Ginkgo biloba |
| 42 | Pear Pyrus pyrifolia Pyrus pyrifolia is a pear tree species native to China, Japan, and Korea. The tree's edible fruit is known by many names, including: Asian pear, Chinese pear, Korean pear, Japanese pear, Taiwan pear, and sand pear..... tree of Ŭnjŏng 은정배나무/ |
Masan-ri, Mundŏk Mundok Mundeok is a county of the province of South Pyongan in North Korea.-Administrative districts:The district is split into one ŭp , one rodongjagu and 21 ri .-External links:... -gun |
Vegetation: Tree | Pyrus pyrifolia |
| 43 | Flower Cave of Kaech'ŏn 개천꽃동굴/ |
Ryongwŏn Worker's District, Kaech'ŏn | ||
| 44 | Chinese Egret Chinese Egret The Chinese Egret or Swinhoe's Egret, Egretta eulophotes, is a full-crested, white egret with yellow bill. It breeds in Russia, North Korea, South Korea and mainland China, and then migrates south through Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia... and Grey Heron Grey Heron The Grey Heron , is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in winter from the ice in colder regions... habitat of Ryongun-ri 룡운리백로왜가리번식지/ |
Ryongun-ri, Kaech'ŏn | Animal: Bird | Ardea cinerea/Egretta eulophotes |
| 45 | Oak Oak An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus , of which about 600 species exist. "Oak" may also appear in the names of species in related genera, notably Lithocarpus... trees of Kangdong 강동참나무/ |
Hyangmok-ri, Kangdong-gun, Pyongyang Pyongyang Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was... |
Vegetation: Tree | Quercus sp. |
| 46 | Spikemoss Spikemoss Selaginella is a genus of plants in the family Selaginellaceae, the spikemosses. Many workers still place the Selaginellales in the class Lycopodiopsida . This group of plants has for years been included in what, for convenience, was called "fern allies". S... community of Sŏngch'ŏn 성천가지부처손군락/ |
Sŏngch'ŏn | Vegetation: Moss | Selaginella sp. |
| 47 | Fold valley of Sŏngch'ŏn 성천습곡/ |
Ŭngok Worker's District, Sŏngch'ŏn | ||
| 48 | Sŏkt'ang Hot Springs 석탕온천/ |
Onjŏng-ri, Yangdŏk Yangdok Yangdok is a county of the province of South Pyongan in North Korea.-Administrative districts:The district is split into one ŭp and 18 ri .-External links:... -gun |
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| 49 | Scheelite Scheelite Scheelite is a calcium tungstate mineral with the chemical formula CaWO4. It is an important ore of tungsten. Well-formed crystals are sought by collectors and are occasionally fashioned into gemstones when suitably free of flaws... outcropping of Kŏch'a 거차회중석로두/ |
Kŏsang-ri, Yangdŏk-gun | ||
| 50 | Korean Stewartia of Yangdŏk Yangdok Yangdok is a county of the province of South Pyongan in North Korea.-Administrative districts:The district is split into one ŭp and 18 ri .-External links:... 양덕금수목/ |
Unch'ang-ri, Yangdŏk-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Stewartia koreana |
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| Name (Korean name) |
Location | Type | Scientific name | |
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| 51 | Eastern White Pine Eastern White Pine Pinus strobus, commonly known as the eastern white pine, is a large pine native to eastern North America, occurring from Newfoundland west to Minnesota and southeastern Manitoba, and south along the Appalachian Mountains to the northern edge of Georgia.It is occasionally known as simply white pine,... forest of Ryongp'o 룡포가는잎소나무림/ |
Inp'o Worker's District, Pukch'ang-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Pinus strobus |
| 52 | Sophora Sophora flavescens Sophora flavescens is a species of plant in the genus Sophora. Ku shen or kushenin is a typical traditional Chinese medicine that is found in this plant... community of Pukch'ang 북창고삼나무군락/ |
Namyang-ri, Pukch'ang-gun | Vegetation: Herb | Sophora flavescens |
| 53 | Japanese Black Pine forest of Maengsan Maengsan Maengsan is a county of the province of South Pyongan in North Korea.-Administrative districts:The district is split into one ŭp and 24 ri .-External links:... 맹산흑송림/ |
Maengsan Maengsan Maengsan is a county of the province of South Pyongan in North Korea.-Administrative districts:The district is split into one ŭp and 24 ri .-External links:... |
Vegetation: Tree | Pinus thunbergii |
| 55 | Taehŭng Taehung Taehung is a kun, or county, in the northeastern corner of South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered to the north by Yongrim and Changjin, to the east by Yonggwang and Hamju, to the south by Yodok and Chongpyong, and to the west by Yongwon and Tongsin... European Otter European Otter The European Otter , also known as the Eurasian otter, Eurasian river otter, common otter and Old World otter, is a European and Asian member of the Lutrinae or otter subfamily, and is typical of freshwater otters.... 대흥수달/ |
Taehŭng Taehung Taehung is a kun, or county, in the northeastern corner of South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered to the north by Yongrim and Changjin, to the east by Yonggwang and Hamju, to the south by Yodok and Chongpyong, and to the west by Yongwon and Tongsin... -gun |
Animal: Mammal | Lutra lutra |
| 56 | Medicinal springs of Kangsŏ Kangso Kangso-kun is a county in South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The population is 100,000.-Administrative divisions:Kangso-kun is divided into several dong and several villages .* Chonjin-dong * Kisan-dong * Kiyang-dong... 강서약수/ |
Yaksu-ri, Kangsŏ Kangso Kangso-kun is a county in South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The population is 100,000.-Administrative divisions:Kangso-kun is divided into several dong and several villages .* Chonjin-dong * Kisan-dong * Kiyang-dong... -gun, Namp'o |
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| 57 | Korean Aspen trees of Kangsŏn 강선백양나무/ |
Sangbong-dong, Ch'ŏllima-gun, Namp'o | Vegetation: Tree | Populus davidiana |
| 58 | Pagoda Tree of Songho 송호회화나무/ |
Kangch'ŏl-dong, Ch'ŏllima-gun, Namp'o | Vegetation: Tree | Styphnolobium japonicum |
| 59 | 수산리약밤나무>/ | Susan-ri, Kangsŏ Kangso Kangso-kun is a county in South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The population is 100,000.-Administrative divisions:Kangso-kun is divided into several dong and several villages .* Chonjin-dong * Kisan-dong * Kiyang-dong... -gun, Namp'o |
Vegetation: Tree | Castanea mollissima |
| 60 | Japanese Zelkova tree of Usanjang 우산장느티나무/ |
Usan-ri, Hyanggu-guyŏk, Namp'o | Vegetation: Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| 61 | Ripple marks Ripple marks In geology, ripple marks are sedimentary structures and indicate agitation by water or wind.- Defining ripple cross-laminae and asymmetric ripples :... of Kŏmsan-ri 검산리련흔/ |
Kŏmsan-ri, Hyanggu-guyŏk, Namp'o | ||
| 62 | Japanese Zelkova tree of Ryonggang Ryonggang Ryonggang-kun is a county in South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is administered as a part of Namp'o. It is famous for its local apples.-Administrative divisions:Ryonggang-kun is divided into one town and several villages .... 룡강느티나무/ |
Okdo-ri, Ryonggang Ryonggang Ryonggang-kun is a county in South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is administered as a part of Namp'o. It is famous for its local apples.-Administrative divisions:Ryonggang-kun is divided into one town and several villages .... -gun, Namp'o |
Vegetation: Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| 63 | Elephant Rock of Pidansŏm 비단섬코끼리바위/ |
Pidan-do, Sindo Sindo (North Korea) Sindo is a kun in the North Pyongan province of North Korea. Most of the county consists of Pidansom, an island in the estuary of the Yalu River... -gun |
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| 64 | Makdae Rock |
Namam-ri, Yŏmju Yomju Yomju is a kun, or county, in northwestern North Pyongan province, North Korea, on the coast of the Yellow Sea. It is bordered by Ryongchon and Pihyon to the north, Tongrim to the east, and Cholsan to the south; to the west lies the ocean... -gun |
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| 66 | Pine windbreak of Changsong Changsong Changsong is a kun, or county, in northern North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Pyoktong to the east, Tongchang and Taegwan to the south, Sakchu to the west; to the north, it faces China across the Yalu River.... 장송소나무방풍림/ |
Changsong Worker's District, Ch'ŏlsan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Pinus sp. |
| 67 | Ch'ŏlsan Mussel Mussel The common name mussel is used for members of several families of clams or bivalvia mollusca, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.The... habitat 철산조개살이터/ |
Changsong Worker's District, Ch'ŏlsan-gun | Animal: Shellfish | |
| 68 | Samch'a-do Seabird Seabird Seabirds are birds that have adapted to life within the marine environment. While seabirds vary greatly in lifestyle, behaviour and physiology, they often exhibit striking convergent evolution, as the same environmental problems and feeding niches have resulted in similar adaptations... Breeding Site 삼차도바다새번식지/ |
Changsong Worker's District, Ch'ŏlsan-gun | Animal: Bird | |
| 69 | Tongrim Waterfall 동림폭포/ |
Kogunyang-ri, Tongrim Tongrim Tongrim is a kun, or county, in coastal southwestern North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Pihyon and Chonma to the north, Sonchon to the east, Cholsan to the southwest, and Yomju to the west. To the south, it looks out on the Yellow Sea.... -gun |
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| 70 | Manchurian Ash trees of Tongrim Tongrim Tongrim is a kun, or county, in coastal southwestern North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Pihyon and Chonma to the north, Sonchon to the east, Cholsan to the southwest, and Yomju to the west. To the south, it looks out on the Yellow Sea.... 동림들메나무/ |
Singok Worker's District, Tongrim-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Fraxinus mandschurica |
| 71 | Rap-do Seabird Seabird Seabirds are birds that have adapted to life within the marine environment. While seabirds vary greatly in lifestyle, behaviour and physiology, they often exhibit striking convergent evolution, as the same environmental problems and feeding niches have resulted in similar adaptations... Breeding Site 랍도바다새번식지/ |
Unjong-ri, Sŏnch'ŏn-gun | Animal: Bird | |
| 72 | Moki-do Chinese egret Chinese Egret The Chinese Egret or Swinhoe's Egret, Egretta eulophotes, is a full-crested, white egret with yellow bill. It breeds in Russia, North Korea, South Korea and mainland China, and then migrates south through Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia... Breeding Site 묵이도노랑부리백로번식지/ |
Unjong-ri, Sŏnch'ŏn-gun | Animal: Bird | Egretta eulophotes |
| 73 | Sŏnch'ŏn Taejangji habitat 선천대장지살이터/ |
Sŏkhwa-ri, Sŏnch'ŏn-gun | Animal: Reptile | |
| 74 | Korean Pear tree of Posan 보산배나무/ |
Namho-ri, Chŏngju Chongju Chongju is a si, or city, in southern North Pyongan province, North Korea. Prior to 1994, it was designated as a kun or county. The terrain is mostly level, but mountainous in the north. To the south lies the Chongju Plain, where the hills do not rise above 200 metres... |
Vegetation: Tree | Pyrus pyrifolia |
| 75 | Ginkgo tree of Chŏngju Chongju Chongju is a si, or city, in southern North Pyongan province, North Korea. Prior to 1994, it was designated as a kun or county. The terrain is mostly level, but mountainous in the north. To the south lies the Chongju Plain, where the hills do not rise above 200 metres... 정주은행나무/ |
Sema-ri, Chŏngju | Vegetation: Tree | Ginkgo biloba |
| 76 | Unmu-do Seabird Seabird Seabirds are birds that have adapted to life within the marine environment. While seabirds vary greatly in lifestyle, behaviour and physiology, they often exhibit striking convergent evolution, as the same environmental problems and feeding niches have resulted in similar adaptations... Breeding Site 운무도바다새번식지/ |
Edo-dong, Chŏngju | Animal: Bird | |
| 77 | Taegam-do Seabird Seabird Seabirds are birds that have adapted to life within the marine environment. While seabirds vary greatly in lifestyle, behaviour and physiology, they often exhibit striking convergent evolution, as the same environmental problems and feeding niches have resulted in similar adaptations... Breeding Site 대감도바다새번식지/ |
Edo-dong, Chŏngju | Animal: Bird | |
| 78 | Tortoise Rock of Yongbyon 거북바위/ |
Yongbyon | ||
| 80 | Ryongmun Cave 룡문대굴/ |
Ryongmun Worker's District, Kujang Kujang Kujang is a kun, or county, in southeastern North Pyongan province, North Korea. It was created in 1952 from part of Nyongbyon county, as part of a nationwide reorganization of local government... -gun |
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| 81 | Paekryŏng Cave 백령대굴/ |
Taep'ung-ri, Kujang-gun | ||
| 82 | Myohyangsan Bluebird 묘향산청조/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan Hyangsan Hyangsan is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan province, North Korea. It was established, following the division of Korea, from portions of Nyongbyon county. The area of Myohyangsan mountain, which stands on the county's border, has been developed as a tourist destination... -gun |
Animal: Bird | |
| 83 | Siberian Flying Squirrel Siberian Flying Squirrel The Siberian Flying Squirrel is an Old World flying squirrel with a range from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific coast in the east. It is the only species of flying squirrel found in Europe... of Mt. Myohyang 묘향산날다라미/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | Animal: Mammal | Pteromys volans |
| 84 | Sanju Falls 산주폭포/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | ||
| 85 | Ryongyŏn Falls 룡연폭포/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | ||
| 86 | Ch'ŏnju Rock 천주석/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | ||
| 87 | Manchurian Ash trees of Mt. Myohyang 묘향산들메나무/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Fraxinus mandschurica |
| 88 | Mulberry Morus Morus may refer to:* Morus , a genus of trees* Morus , a genus of seabird in the family Sulidae* Thomas Morus, alias Thomas More, a philosopher... tree of Mt. Myohyang 묘향산산뽕나무/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Morus bombycis |
| 89 | Pine Pine Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:... trees of Mt. Myohyang 묘향산소나무/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Pinus sp. |
| 90 | Ch'ŏnsin Falls 천신폭포/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | ||
| 91 | Korean Azalea grove of Mt. Myohyang 묘향산두봉화군락/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Rhododendron yedoense |
| 92 | Ginkgo tree of Sangwŏn Hermitage 상원암은행나무/ |
Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Ginkgo biloba |
| 93 | Siberian Elm Siberian Elm Ulmus pumila, the Siberian Elm, is native to Central Asia, eastern Siberia, Mongolia, Xizang , northern China, India and Korea . It is also known as the Asiatic Elm, Dwarf Elm and Chinese Elm. Two varieties are recognized: var pumila and var. arborea, the latter known as Turkestan elm... trees of Hyangsang 향상비슬나무/ |
T'aep'yŏng-ri, Hyangsan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Ulmus pumila |
| 94 | Lacquer Tree Lacquer Tree Toxicodendron vernicifluum , also known with the common name Chinese lacquer tree, is a species of genus Toxicodendron that grows in East Asia, in regions of China, Korea and Japan... grove of Hakdang 학당옻나무군락/ |
Hakdang-ri, T'aech'ŏn-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Toxicodendron vernicifluum |
| 95 | Dove Dove Pigeons and doves constitute the bird family Columbidae within the order Columbiformes, which include some 300 species of near passerines. In general terms "dove" and "pigeon" are used somewhat interchangeably... refuge of Ŭiju Uiju Ŭiju is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The county has an area of 420 km², and a population of 110,018 .-Location:... 의주재비둘기번식지/ |
Ŭiju Uiju Ŭiju is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The county has an area of 420 km², and a population of 110,018 .-Location:... |
Animal: Bird | Columbidae fam. |
| 96 | Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia Japanese bigleaf magnolia Magnolia obovata is a species of Magnolia, native to Japan and the adjacent Kurile Islands of Russia. It grows at altitudes of sea level up to 1,800 m in mixed broadleaf forest.-Description:It is a medium-sized deciduous tree 15–30 m tall, with slate grey bark... grove of Sakju 삭주황목련군락/ |
Onch'ŏn Worker's District, Sakju-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Magnolia obovata |
| 97 | Manchurian Fir Manchurian Fir Manchurian Fir , also called Needle Fir, is a species of fir native to mountainous regions of northern Korea, southern Ussuriland, and China in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning.... trees of Chwa-ri 좌리전나무/ |
Chwa-ri, Sakju-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Abies holophylla |
| 99 | Tangasan Falls 당아산폭포/ |
Haksong-ri, Tongch'ang-gun | ||
| 100 | Nongol Egret Egret An egret is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season. Many egrets are members of the genera Egretta or Ardea which contain other species named as herons rather than egrets... and Grey Heron Grey Heron The Grey Heron , is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in winter from the ice in colder regions... Breeding Site 논골백로왜가리번식지/ |
Turyong-ri, Tongch'ang-gun | Animal: Bird |
No. 101 - 150
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Location | Type | Scientific name | |
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| 102 | Hŭngju Chicken Chicken The chicken is a domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the Red Junglefowl. As one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, and with a population of more than 24 billion in 2003, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird... s 흥주닭/ |
Hŭngju-dong, Kanggye Kanggye Kanggye is the provincial capital of Chagang, North Korea and has a population of 209,000. Because of its strategic importance, derived from its topography, it has been of military interest from the time of the Joseon Dynasty .-Geography:... |
Animal: Bird | Gallus gallus |
| 103 | Japanese Yew tree of Mt. Oga 오가산주목/ |
Karim-ri, Hwap'yŏng-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Taxus cuspidata |
| 104 | Korean Pine Korean Pine The tree species Pinus koraiensis is commonly called Korean Pine. It is native to eastern Asia, Korea, Manchuria, far eastern Russia, and central Japan. In the north of its range, it grows at moderate altitudes, typically to , whereas further south, it is a mountain tree, growing at to altitude... trees of Mt. Oga 오가산잣나무/ |
Karim-ri, Hwap'yŏng-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Pinus koraiensis |
| 105 | Korean Pine Korean Pine The tree species Pinus koraiensis is commonly called Korean Pine. It is native to eastern Asia, Korea, Manchuria, far eastern Russia, and central Japan. In the north of its range, it grows at moderate altitudes, typically to , whereas further south, it is a mountain tree, growing at to altitude... tree of Kasan Pass 가산령잣나무/ |
Karim-ri, Hwap'yŏng-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Pinus koraiensis |
| 107 | Variety of Tilia Tilia Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The greatest species diversity is found in Asia, and the genus also occurs in Europe and eastern North America, but not western North America... tree of Mt. Oga 오가산쉼터피나무/ |
Karim-ri, Hwap'yŏng-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Tilia sp. |
| 108 | Linden Tilia Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The greatest species diversity is found in Asia, and the genus also occurs in Europe and eastern North America, but not western North America... tree of Mt. Oga 오가산피나무/ |
Karim-ri, Hwap'yŏng-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Tilia sp. |
| 110 | Parnassius eversmanni Parnassius eversmanni Parnassius eversmanni or Eversmann's Parnassian is a high altitude butterfly which is found in East Russia , Mongolia, Japan and Alaska. It is a member of the Snow Apollo genus Parnassius of the Swallowtail family.The species was named to honour Eduard Friedrich Eversmann.The larva feeds on... butterflies |
Mt. Ryŏnhwa, Rangrim Rangrim Rangrim is a kun, or county, on the eastern flank of Chagang province, North Korea. It was created in 1952 from portions of Changgang and Changjin, as part of a general reorganization of local government. Originally part of South Hamgyong, it was transferred to Chagang province in 1954... -gun |
Insect: Butterfly | Parnassius eversmanni |
| 111 | Ryongsu Falls 룡수폭포/ |
Ch'ŏnjang-ri, Sijung Sijung Sijung is a kun, or county, in Chagang province, North Korea. It borders Kanggye and Changgang to the east, Manpo to the north and west, and Wiwon to the south... -gun |
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| 112 | Jezo Spruce Jezo Spruce The Jezo spruce or Yezo spruce is a large evergreen tree growing to 30-50 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m... forest of Sijung Sijung Sijung is a kun, or county, in Chagang province, North Korea. It borders Kanggye and Changgang to the east, Manpo to the north and west, and Wiwon to the south... 시중긴방울가문비나무림/ |
Ch'ŏnjang-ri, Sijung-gun | Vegetation: Forest | Picea jezoensis |
| 113 | Plant fossils of Chunggang Chunggang Chunggang is a kun, or county, in northern Chagang province, North Korea. It was originally part of Huchang county in Ryanggang, and for that reason older sources still identify it as being part of Huchang. The county seat was originally known as Chunggangjin , but is now known as Chunggang ŭp... 중강식물화석/ |
Chungdŏk-ri, Chunggang Chunggang Chunggang is a kun, or county, in northern Chagang province, North Korea. It was originally part of Huchang county in Ryanggang, and for that reason older sources still identify it as being part of Huchang. The county seat was originally known as Chunggangjin , but is now known as Chunggang ŭp... -gun |
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| 114 | Osudŏk Korean Pine Korean Pine The tree species Pinus koraiensis is commonly called Korean Pine. It is native to eastern Asia, Korea, Manchuria, far eastern Russia, and central Japan. In the north of its range, it grows at moderate altitudes, typically to , whereas further south, it is a mountain tree, growing at to altitude... forest 오수덕잣나무림/ |
Osu-ri, Chunggang-gun | Vegetation: Forest | Pinus koraiensis |
| 115 | Siberian Elm Siberian Elm Ulmus pumila, the Siberian Elm, is native to Central Asia, eastern Siberia, Mongolia, Xizang , northern China, India and Korea . It is also known as the Asiatic Elm, Dwarf Elm and Chinese Elm. Two varieties are recognized: var pumila and var. arborea, the latter known as Turkestan elm... trees of Angt'o 앙토비슬나무/ |
Angt'o-ri, Ch'osan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Ulmus pumila |
| 116 | "Manjisong" (Many-branched pine tree) of Ryongdae 룡대만지송/ |
Ryongdae-ri, Kop'ung-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Pinus sp. |
| 117 | Entrenched river Entrenched river An entrenched river is a river that is confined to a canyon or gorge, usually with a relatively narrow width and little or no flood plain, and often with meanders worn into the landscape... of Sŏngha 성하감입사행/ |
Sŏngha Worker's District, Sŏnggan Songgan Songgan is a kun, or county, in central Chagang province, North Korea. It borders Rangrim to the east, Wiwon to the west, Kanggye to the north and Chonchon and Ryongrim to the south... -gun |
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| 118 | Poplar Poplar Populus is a genus of 25–35 species of deciduous flowering plants in the family Salicaceae, native to most of the Northern Hemisphere. English names variously applied to different species include poplar , aspen, and cottonwood.... trees of Sŏnggan Songgan Songgan is a kun, or county, in central Chagang province, North Korea. It borders Rangrim to the east, Wiwon to the west, Kanggye to the north and Chonchon and Ryongrim to the south... 성간뽀뿌라나무/ |
Sŏnggan | Vegetation: Tree | Populus sp. |
| 119 | Chinese Hawthorn Crataegus pinnatifida Crataegus pinnatifida, also known as Chinese hawthorn or shānzhā , refers to a small to a medium-sized tree as well as the fruit of the tree. The fruit is bright red, 1.5 inches in diameter.-Culinary use:... tree of Sŏngha 성하왕찔광나무/ |
Sŏngha Worker's District, Sŏnggan-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Crataegus pinnatifida |
| 121 | Bergenia Bergenia Bergenia is a genus of ten species of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae, native to central Asia, from Afghanistan to China and the Himalayan region... Community of Chŏnch'ŏn 전천돌부채군락/ |
Mup'yŏng-ri, Chŏnch'ŏn-gun | Vegetation: Flower | Bergenia pacifica |
| 122 | Manchurian Fir Manchurian Fir Manchurian Fir , also called Needle Fir, is a species of fir native to mountainous regions of northern Korea, southern Ussuriland, and China in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning.... tree of Chŏnch'ŏn 전천전나무/ |
Waun-ri, Chŏnch'ŏn-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Abies holophylla |
| 123 | Wagalbong Korean Tiger 와갈봉조선범/ |
Rangrim Rangrim Rangrim is a kun, or county, on the eastern flank of Chagang province, North Korea. It was created in 1952 from portions of Changgang and Changjin, as part of a general reorganization of local government. Originally part of South Hamgyong, it was transferred to Chagang province in 1954... -gun/Ryongrim Ryongrim Ryongrim is a kun, or county, in southeastern Chagang Province, North Korea. It borders Rangrim, Changjin, Chonchon, Tongsin, Taehung, and Songgan counties. The county is mainly alpine territory... -gun |
Animal: Mammal | Panthera tigris altaica |
| 124 | Ryongrim Ryongrim Ryongrim is a kun, or county, in southeastern Chagang Province, North Korea. It borders Rangrim, Changjin, Chonchon, Tongsin, Taehung, and Songgan counties. The county is mainly alpine territory... Brown Bear Brown Bear The brown bear is a large bear distributed across much of northern Eurasia and North America. It can weigh from and its largest subspecies, the Kodiak Bear, rivals the polar bear as the largest member of the bear family and as the largest land-based predator.There are several recognized... 룡림큰곰/ |
Huji-ri, Ryongrim-gun | Animal: Mammal | Ursus arctos |
| 125 | Haeju Rakusam 해주락우삼/ |
Okgye-dong, Haeju Haeju Haeju is a city located in South Hwanghae Province near Haeju Bay in North Korea. It is the administrative centre of South Hwanghae Province. As of 2000, the population of the city is estimated to be 236,000. At the beginning of 20th century, it became a strategic port in Sino-Korean trade... |
Vegetation: Tree | |
| 126 | Deodar Cedar Deodar Cedar Cedrus deodara is a species of cedar native to the western Himalayas in eastern Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, north-central India , southwesternmost Tibet and western Nepal, occurring at 1500–3200 m altitude... of Haeju Haeju Haeju is a city located in South Hwanghae Province near Haeju Bay in North Korea. It is the administrative centre of South Hwanghae Province. As of 2000, the population of the city is estimated to be 236,000. At the beginning of 20th century, it became a strategic port in Sino-Korean trade... 해주설송/ |
Kuje-dong, Haeju | Vegetation: Tree | Cedrus deodara |
| 128 | Sahyŏn-ri Grey Heron Grey Heron The Grey Heron , is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in winter from the ice in colder regions... Breeding site 사현리왜가리번식지/ |
Sahyŏn-ri, Pyŏksŏng Pyoksong Pyoksong is a county in South Hwanghae province, North Korea.... -gun |
Animal: Bird | Ardea cinerea |
| 129 | Japanese Zelkova tree of Sŏkdam 석담느티나무/ |
Sŏkdam-ri, Pyoksŏng-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| 130 | Kangryŏng Red-crowned Crane Habitat 강령흰두루미살이터/ |
Tongp'o-ri, Kangryŏng Kangryong -Geography:Kangryŏng is bordered to the north by Pyŏksŏng, to the west by Ongjin, to the east by the Bay of Haeju and to the south by the Korea Bay. The county is situated on the western half of the Ongjin Peninsula, and most of the land is rocky and hilly with many coves and little flat land... -gun |
Animal: Bird | Grus japonensis |
| 131 | Neverita Neverita Neverita is a genus of medium-sized to large sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Naticidae known as moon snails The type species of this genus is Neverita josephinia Risso, 1826.-Species:... snail fossils of Kangryŏng Kangryong -Geography:Kangryŏng is bordered to the north by Pyŏksŏng, to the west by Ongjin, to the east by the Bay of Haeju and to the south by the Korea Bay. The county is situated on the western half of the Ongjin Peninsula, and most of the land is rocky and hilly with many coves and little flat land... 강령골뱅이화석/ |
Sikyŏ-ri, Kangryŏng-gun | ||
| 132 | Charales Charales Charales is an order of pondweeds, freshwater algae in the division Charophyta. They are green plants believed to be the closest relatives of the green land plants. Linnaeus established the genus Chara in 1753.-Description:... seaweed fossils of Kangryŏng 강령차축조화석/ |
Inbong-ri, Kangryŏng-gun | ||
| 133 | Ongjin Ongjin, South Hwanghae Ongjin is a county in southern South Hwanghae province, North Korea. It is located on the Ongjin Peninsula, which projects into the Yellow Sea.- History :... White-naped Crane White-naped Crane The White-naped Crane is a bird of the crane family. It is a large bird, 112–125 cm long, approximately 130 cm tall and weighing about 5.6 kg with pinkish legs, grey and white striped neck, and a red face patch.The White-naped Crane breeds in northeastern Mongolia, northeastern... habitat 옹진재두루미살이터/ |
Namhae Worker's District, Ongjin Ongjin, South Hwanghae Ongjin is a county in southern South Hwanghae province, North Korea. It is located on the Ongjin Peninsula, which projects into the Yellow Sea.- History :... -gun |
Animal: Bird | Grus vipor |
| 134 | Porphyra Porphyra Porphyra is a foliose red algal genus of laver, comprising approximately 70 species. It grows in the intertidal zone, typically between the upper intertidal zone and the splash zone in cold waters of temperate oceans. In East Asia, it is used to produce the sea vegetable products nori and gim ,... seaweed of Ongjin 옹진참김/ |
Namhae Worker's District, Ongjin-gun | Vegetation: Algae | Porphyra tenera |
| 135 | Chinese Fringetree of Ongjin 옹진이팝나무/ |
Rimsŏk-ri, Ongjin-gun | Vegetation: Tree | Chionanthus retusus |
| 136 | Ongjin Hot Springs 옹진온천/ |
Ongjin |
No. 251 - 300
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Location | Type | Scientific name | |
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| 252 | Trained Pine Pine Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:... of Hamhung Hamhung Hamhŭng is North Korea's second largest city, and the capital of South Hamgyŏng Province. In late 2005, nearby Hŭngnam was made a ward within Hamhŭng-si. It has a population of 768,551 as of 2008.-Geography:... 함흥반송/ |
Hamhung Royal Villa, Hamhung Hamhung Hamhŭng is North Korea's second largest city, and the capital of South Hamgyŏng Province. In late 2005, nearby Hŭngnam was made a ward within Hamhŭng-si. It has a population of 768,551 as of 2008.-Geography:... |
Vegetation: Tree | Pinus ??? |
No. 351 - 400
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Location | Type | Scientific name | |
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| 390 | Lacebark Pine of Kaesŏng Kaesong Kaesŏng is a city in North Hwanghae Province, southern North Korea , a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Koryo Dynasty. The city is near Kaesŏng Industrial Region and it contains the remains of the Manwoldae palace. It was formally named Songdo while it was the... 개성백송/ |
Yŏngang-ri, Kaep'ung-gun | Vegatation: Tree | Pinus bungeana |
See also
- Natural monuments of South KoreaNatural monuments of South KoreaThis is a partial list of natural monuments of South Korea. By 2009 a total of 576 animal, plants, landforms, geological formations, and nature reserves had been designated by the Cultural Heritage Administration of South Korea as natural monuments...
- Geography of North KoreaGeography of North KoreaNorth Korea is located in east Asia on the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. North Korea shares a border with three states, including China along the Amnok River, Russia along the Duman River, and South Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone...