Cholsan
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Cholsan is a kun
, or county, in North Pyongan province, North Korea
. It occupies the Cholsan Peninsula, which juts into the Yellow Sea
. Cholsan borders Yomju
and Tongrim
to the north, and is bounded on all other sides by water.
The terrain is dominated by rolling hills, seldom exceeding 300 m; the highest peak is Yondaesan at 393 m. The offshore island of Kado enjoys similar terrain, with Yondaebong reaching 335 m. There are a total of 28 offshore islands, some of which are uninhabited. The coastline measure 123 kilometers in length, or 265 km if the islands are also included.
Cholsan enjoys a relatively mild maritime climate, with the warmest winters in North Pyongan. The annual temperature is 8.9 °C, with a January average of -7.9 °C and an August average of 24 °C. Annual rainfall is 900 mm. 46% of the county's land is occupied by forests, which are dominated by pine and oak. 40% is cultivated, with crops including rice, maize, and soybeans. Clams and fish are harvested from nearby waters.
Local tourist attractions include the Pansong archipelago
, known for its scenery, and the Mason cavern (마선굴). The island of Wondo has been made into a nature preserve.
Educational institutions in Cholsan include Cholsan Advanced Technical School (철산고등전문학교).
Administrative divisions of North Korea
The administrative divisions of North Korea are organized into three hierarchical levels. Many of the units have equivalents in the system of South Korea. At the highest level are nine provinces, two directly governed cities, and three special administrative divisions. The second-level divisions...
, or county, in North Pyongan province, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
. It occupies the Cholsan Peninsula, which juts into the Yellow Sea
Yellow Sea
The Yellow Sea is the name given to the northern part of the East China Sea, which is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. It is located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. Its name comes from the sand particles from Gobi Desert sand storms that turn the surface of the water golden...
. Cholsan borders Yomju
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...
and 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....
to the north, and is bounded on all other sides by water.
The terrain is dominated by rolling hills, seldom exceeding 300 m; the highest peak is Yondaesan at 393 m. The offshore island of Kado enjoys similar terrain, with Yondaebong reaching 335 m. There are a total of 28 offshore islands, some of which are uninhabited. The coastline measure 123 kilometers in length, or 265 km if the islands are also included.
Cholsan enjoys a relatively mild maritime climate, with the warmest winters in North Pyongan. The annual temperature is 8.9 °C, with a January average of -7.9 °C and an August average of 24 °C. Annual rainfall is 900 mm. 46% of the county's land is occupied by forests, which are dominated by pine and oak. 40% is cultivated, with crops including rice, maize, and soybeans. Clams and fish are harvested from nearby waters.
Local tourist attractions include the Pansong archipelago
Pansong archipelago
The Pansŏng Archipelago is a chain of islands located off the coast of Cholsan county, North Korea. The chain includes North Korea's largest island, Sinmi-do...
, known for its scenery, and the Mason cavern (마선굴). The island of Wondo has been made into a nature preserve.
Educational institutions in Cholsan include Cholsan Advanced Technical School (철산고등전문학교).
See also
- 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...
- Administrative divisions of North KoreaAdministrative divisions of North KoreaThe administrative divisions of North Korea are organized into three hierarchical levels. Many of the units have equivalents in the system of South Korea. At the highest level are nine provinces, two directly governed cities, and three special administrative divisions. The second-level divisions...
- North Pyongan