Principal Cities Outlined in the Map of North Korea and South Korea

<h1>Principal Cities Outlined in the Map of North Korea and South Korea</h1>Author: <a title="Nancy Eben" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/nancy-eben/38532.htm">Nancy Eben</a> North Korea is located in the northern half of Korean Peninsula. It shares its borders with China, Russia, South Korea and Japan. Large number of attractions and temperate climate are successful enough to attract myriad of tourists every year. Its principal cities, as per the map of North Korea, are also not lagging behind in offering comfort and catering to their needs. Some main cities of North Korea <ul> <li>Pyongyang- it is the largest and the capital city of North Korea. It is designed with imposing monuments, monolithic building and wide avenues in addition of some notable landmarks such as the Arch of triumph, Juche Tower, Pyongyang TV tower, Kumsusan Memorial Palace etc…</li> <li>Namp’o- it is a city and seaport, which is designated as ‘Special City’ of North Korea. Lying on the Northern shore of Taedong River, it experience continental climate and low rainfall with lack of fresh water. It houses some famous tourists attractions such as sun bathing beach, pleasure ground and other recreational facilities. </li> <li>Chongjin- it is the third largest city of North Korea. Originally a small fishing village, it is now the administrative centre of the North Hamgyong Province. There is a foreign consulate set up in Chongjin by the People Republic of China and Russia. It is the second largest market for good in the country. It also plays an important role in country’s economy as it is an important steel and fiber industry center. </li> </ul> South Korea, the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, is known as the ‘Land of Morning calm’. Bordered by China, Japan and North Korea, it is a major economic power and one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. Some of the principal cities, as shown in map of South Korea are:- · Seoul- it is a major global city and the capital of South Korea. Not only this, but it is also the leading international financial centre and second largest metropolitan city in the world. Some of the major modern landmarks of the city are the world Trade center, Korea Finance Building, 63 Buildings and N Seoul Tower. · Incheon- it is a major seaport on the west coast of South Korea, near Seoul. It is regarded as a part of Seoul metropolitan area due to its close proximity to the capital and the fact that Incheon Subway and Seoul metropolitan Subway system are linked. · Kwangju- it is the sixth largest city in South Korea and is designated as one of the metropolitan cities. The city is famous for its rich and diverse cuisine.About the Author: Nancy Eben 
 
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North Korea is located in the northern half of Korean Peninsula. It shares its borders with China, Russia, South Korea and Japan. Large number of attractions and temperate climate are successful enough to attract myriad of tourists every year. Its principal cities, as per the map of North Korea, are also not lagging behind in offering comfort and catering to their needs.

Some main cities of North Korea

Pyongyang- it is the largest and the capital city of North Korea. It is designed with imposing monuments, monolithic building and wide avenues in addition of some notable landmarks such as the Arch of triumph, Juche Tower, Pyongyang TV tower, Kumsusan Memorial Palace etc…

Namp’o- it is a city and seaport, which is designated as ‘Special City’ of North Korea. Lying on the Northern shore of Taedong River, it experience continental climate and low rainfall with lack of fresh water. It houses some famous tourists attractions such as sun bathing beach, pleasure ground and other recreational facilities.

Chongjin- it is the third largest city of North Korea. Originally a small fishing village, it is now the administrative centre of the North Hamgyong Province. There is a foreign consulate set up in Chongjin by the People Republic of China and Russia. It is the second largest market for good in the country. It also plays an important role in country’s economy as it is an important steel and fiber industry center.

South Korea, the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, is known as the ‘Land of Morning calm’. Bordered by China, Japan and North Korea, it is a major economic power and one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. Some of the principal cities, as shown in map of South Korea are:-

· Seoul- it is a major global city and the capital of South Korea. Not only this, but it is also the leading international financial centre and second largest metropolitan city in the world. Some of the major modern landmarks of the city are the world Trade center, Korea Finance Building, 63 Buildings and N Seoul Tower.

· Incheon- it is a major seaport on the west coast of South Korea, near Seoul. It is regarded as a part of Seoul metropolitan area due to its close proximity to the capital and the fact that Incheon Subway and Seoul metropolitan Subway system are linked.

· Kwangju- it is the sixth largest city in South Korea and is designated as one of the metropolitan cities. The city is famous for its rich and diverse cuisine.

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