Anbyon

Anbyŏn is a kun, or county, in Kangwŏn province, North Korea. Originally included in South Hamgyŏng province, it was transferred to Kangwŏn province in a September 1946 reshuffling of local government. Physical featuresThe southwest portion of the county is bounded by the and Taebaek mountains, which meet at the pass of . The highest point is . Anbyŏn's major streams include the and the . The is situated along the Namdaech'ŏn's course. The temperature is warmer in the north than in the south. Administrative divisionsAnbyŏn county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 2 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 28 ri (villages): EconomyAgricultureIn the Anbyŏn Plain, rice-farming is the predominant industry. Orcharding also plays an important role. ManufacturingTile manufacturing also takes place. MiningThere are local deposits of gold, silver, copper and zinc, but they are not widely exploited. Electricity generationIn 2000, construction of the Anbyŏn Youth Power Station, a hydroelectric facility, was completed. The workers were honored with a personal communique from Kim Jong-il. Film-makingAnbyŏn is the setting for many North Korean films. Thus it has been dubbed the Hollywood of Nor