Ryongyon County
County in South Hwanghae Province, North Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ryongyŏn County is a county in western South Hwanghae province, North Korea. Its Yellow Sea coast is known for its natural environment and as an important habitat for plants and birds. Ryongyŏn was the first place in which Protestant Christianity was established in Korea, in the late 19th century.
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Ryongyon County
룡연군 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | 龍淵郡 |
• McCune-Reischauer | Ryongyŏn-gun |
• Revised Romanization | Yongyeon-gun |
Coordinates: 38°09′N 124°53′E | |
Country | North Korea |
Province | South Hwanghae Province |
Area | |
• Total | 490.7 km2 (189.5 sq mi) |
Population (2008[1]) | |
• Total | 90,102 |
• Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
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