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Lakes Of Korea ...
Most of the lakes of Korea are artificial reservoirs, due to the country's rugged topography. Natural lakes include the crater lakes atop Baekdusan and Hallasan, the Upo wetland, and various lagoons along the coast of the Sea of Japan. North Korea * Heaven Lake * Supung Lake * Lake Changjin * Lake Bujon * Lake Rangrim * Lake Samilpo South Korea * Anapji * Andong Lake * Chungju Lake * Ilsan Lake * Jinyang Lake * Soyang Lake * Uiam Lake * Upo wetland See also * Korean peninsula * Geography of North Korea * Geography of South Korea References * {{Asia topic, List of lakes of * Korea Lakes A lake is an area filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, and distinct from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean, although, like the much larger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reservoir (water)
A reservoir (; from French ''réservoir'' ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam. Such a dam may be either artificial, built to store fresh water or it may be a natural formation. Reservoirs can be created in a number of ways, including controlling a watercourse that drains an existing body of water, interrupting a watercourse to form an embayment within it, through excavation, or building any number of retaining walls or levees. In other contexts, "reservoirs" may refer to storage spaces for various fluids; they may hold liquids or gasses, including hydrocarbons. ''Tank reservoirs'' store these in ground-level, elevated, or buried tanks. Tank reservoirs for water are also called cisterns. Most underground reservoirs are used to store liquids, principally either water or petroleum. Types Dammed valleys Dammed reservoirs are artificial lakes created and controlled by a dam constructed across a valley, and rely on the natural topography to provide most of the basin of the re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chungju Lake
Chungju (충주시) is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Uamsan is a mountain located within the outskirts of the city. The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October. Also of note, former UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon grew up here. Symbol The city's symbols include the chrysanthemum (as the city flower), Mandarin duck (city bird) and apple tree (city tree). History During Hideyoshi's Invasions of Korea Chungju was the site of the Battle of Chungju, where the Korean general Shin Rip was defeated by the Japanese general Konishi Yukinaga. This defeat resulted in King Seonjo fleeing from Hanseong (Seoul) to Pyongyang. Chungju Lake Chungju Dam is the country's biggest multi-purpose dam that links together Chungju and its neighborhoods. It creates a manmade lake with a vast body of water. Woraksan Mt and Songnae valley are located nearby. Additionally, this area has cherished cave area/springs. 2013 World Rowing Championships The 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakes Of Korea ...
Most of the lakes of Korea are artificial reservoirs, due to the country's rugged topography. Natural lakes include the crater lakes atop Baekdusan and Hallasan, the Upo wetland, and various lagoons along the coast of the Sea of Japan. North Korea * Heaven Lake * Supung Lake * Lake Changjin * Lake Bujon * Lake Rangrim * Lake Samilpo South Korea * Anapji * Andong Lake * Chungju Lake * Ilsan Lake * Jinyang Lake * Soyang Lake * Uiam Lake * Upo wetland See also * Korean peninsula * Geography of North Korea * Geography of South Korea References * {{Asia topic, List of lakes of * Korea Lakes A lake is an area filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, and distinct from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean, although, like the much larger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geography Of South Korea
South Korea is located in East Asia, on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula located out from the far east of the Asian landmass. The only country with a land border to South Korea is North Korea, lying to the north with of the border running along the Korean Demilitarized Zone. South Korea is mostly surrounded by water and has of coast line along three seas; to the west is the Yellow Sea (called ''Sohae'' ; in South Korea, literally means west sea), to the south is the East China Sea, and to the east is the Sea of Japan (called ''Donghae'' ; in South Korea, literally means east sea). Geographically, South Korea's landmass is approximately . of South Korea are occupied by water. The approximate coordinates are 37° North, 128° East. Land area and borders The Korean Peninsula extends southward from the northeast part of the Asian continental landmass. The Japanese islands of Honshū and Kyūshū are located some 200 km (124 mi) to the southeast across ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geography Of North Korea
North Korea is located in East Asia in the Northern half of Korea, partially on the Korean Peninsula. It borders three countries: China along the Yalu (Amnok) River, Russia along the Tumen River, and South Korea to the south. Topography and drainage The terrain consists mostly of hills and mountains separated by deep, narrow valleys. The coastal plains are wide in the west and discontinuous in the east. Early European visitors to Korea remarked that the country resembled "a sea in a heavy gale" because of the many successive mountain ranges that crisscross the peninsula. Some 80 percent of North Korea's land area is composed of mountains and uplands, with all of the peninsula's mountains with elevations of or more located in North Korea. The great majority of the population lives in the plains and lowlands. Paektu Mountain, the highest point in North Korea at , is a volcanic mountain near Manchuria with basalt lava plateau with elevations between and above sea level. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Peninsula
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic of Korea) comprising its southern half. Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. The peninsula is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea). During the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between three states, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the "Unified Silla" period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to civi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soyang Lake
Soyang is a town and Village Development Committee in Ilam District in the Province No. 1 of eastern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census The 1991 Nepal census was a widespread national census conducted by the Nepal Central Bureau of Statistics. Working with Nepal's Village Development Committees at a district level, they recorded data from all the main towns and villages of each ... it had a population of 3,197 persons living in 740 individual households. References External linksUN map of the municipalities of Ilam District Populated places in Ilam District {{IlamNP-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinyang Lake
Jinyang Lake is a reservoir covering portions of Jinju and Sacheon in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. The water surface covers approximately 29 km². It was formed in 1970, by the construction of a dam where the Gyeongho and Deokcheon rivers join to form the Nam River. Most of the Jinju side of the lake is a city park, which was established in 1998. The area has become a popular local attraction, with hotels, restaurants, a small zoo, and the Jinju Land amusement park. Jinyang Lake, like several other regions in the Nakdong River The Nakdonggang River or Nakdonggang () is the longest river in South Korea, and passes through major cities such as Daegu and Busan. It takes its name from its role as the eastern border of the Gaya confederacy during Korea's Three Kingdoms Er ... basin, is home to a population of endangered Eurasian otters. External linksOfficial park office website, in Korean Lakes of South Korea Parks in South Gyeongsang Province Landforms of Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilsan Lake
Ilsan Lake Park () is a city park in Janghang-dong, Ilsan-gu district, Goyang city, Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea. History and layout Ilsan Lake Park was opened on 4 May 1996 with a total space of approximately . It was constructed over a period of about 3 years (from Jan 1993 to Dec 1995). The lake's surface area is approximately and is reportedly the largest artificial lake in Asia. The park was designed to provide natural-looking spaces for outdoor recreation in an urban area that is isolated from natural water and trees. Features Ilsan Lake Park is divided into two parts by Dal-ma-ji island () which is located in the middle of the lake. The northern part is built around a real natural lake with much of the original plant growth retained. The southern part is an artificial lake with many squares and fountains. There is an octagonal pavilion on Dal-ma-ji island called "Wal-pa-jung" (). In the middle of the park, there is the Go-sa fountain () which spouts over 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andong Lake
The Andong Dam is an embankment dam on the Nakdong River, east of Andong in Gyeongsangbuk-do province, South Korea. The purpose of the dam is flood control, water supply and hydroelectric power generation. Construction of the dam began in 1971 and was complete in 1976. The tall rock-fill, central clay core dam withholds a reservoir of and provides water to an 90 MW pumped-storage power station. The lower reservoir (afterbay) for the power station is created by a high and long weir. The power plant is operated by the ''Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power'' (KHNP) organisation. See also *List of power stations in South Korea The following page lists power stations in South Korea. Non-renewable Coal All power station lists are based on the 7th Basic Electricity Supply Plan(2015) Fuel Oil All power stations with at least 500 MW nameplate capacity are listed. ... References {{Commons category, Andong Dam Dams completed in 1976 Energy infrastructure completed in 1976 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baekdusan
Paektu Mountain (), also known as Baekdu Mountain and in China as Changbai Mountain ( zh, s=长白山, t=長白山; Manchu language, Manchu: Golmin Šanggiyan Alin), is an active volcano, active stratovolcano on the China–North Korea border, Chinese–North Korean border. At , it is the highest mountain of the Baekdudaegan and Changbai Mountains, Changbai mountain range, ranges. Koreans assign a mythical quality to the volcano and its caldera lake, considering it to be their country's spiritual home. It is the highest mountain in North Korea and Northeast China. A large Volcanic crater lake, crater lake, called Heaven Lake, is in the caldera atop the mountain. The caldera was formed by the Volcanic explosivity index, VEI 7 946 eruption of Paektu Mountain, "Millennium" or "Tianchi" eruption of 946, which erupted about of tephra. This was one of the largest and most violent eruptions in the last 5,000 years (alongside the Minoan eruption, the Hatepe eruption of Lake Taupō in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
