Paegam County is a
''kun'', or county, in
Ryanggang
Ryanggang Province (Ryanggangdo; ko, 량강도, ''Ryanggang-do'', ) is a province in North Korea. The province is bordered by China (Jilin) on the north, North Hamgyong on the east, South Hamgyong on the south, and Chagang on the west. Ryan ...
province,
North Korea
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Geography
The terrain is mountainous, as Paegam lies atop the
Paektu Plateau, the site of North Korea's tallest mountains. The
Hamgyŏng and
Machŏllyŏng ranges pass through the county; the highest point is
Kwesangbong. There are many streams; the chief of these is the
Sodusu (서두수). There are also wetlands; some 91% of the county's area is forestland.
Administrative divisions
Paegam county is divided into 1 ''ŭp'' (town), 19 ''rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 4 ''ri'' (villages):
Climate
Due to its inland location, the county has a severely cold continental climate. Paegam also has the highest wind speeds of any district in North Korea.
Economy
Mining and
logging are important local industries. Mineral resources in the county include
magnesite,
alunite,
kaolinite, copper, dolomite, tungsten, lead, zinc, gold and peat. Agriculture also plays a role, although only 4% of the county's land is cultivated. Local crops include wheat, barley, potatoes and soybeans. Livestock are also raised.
Transportation
Paegam is connected to the national road and rail grids; the
Paektusan Ch'ŏngnyŏn and
Paengmu lines of the
Korean State Railway
The Korean State Railway (), commonly called the State Rail () is the operating arm of the Ministry of Railways of North Korea and has its headquarters at Pyongyang, P'yŏngyang. The current Minister of Railways is Chang Jun Song.
History
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pass through the county.
See also
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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 dr ...
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Administrative divisions of North Korea
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Ryanggang
Ryanggang Province (Ryanggangdo; ko, 량강도, ''Ryanggang-do'', ) is a province in North Korea. The province is bordered by China (Jilin) on the north, North Hamgyong on the east, South Hamgyong on the south, and Chagang on the west. Ryan ...
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References
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Counties of Ryanggang