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| Natural Environment |
On the east side of Taebaek Mountains running
to the north, the terrain forms steep slopes to make gorges and narrow
plains.
The important mountains include Cheolgamryeong, Bongyongsan, Duribong,
and Noinbong in the northwest, and there are Jewangsan, Chilseongdae,
Ongnyebong, Nochusan, Deogusan following the southwest border of the
city. On the south, there are Daehwasilsan, Seokbyeongsan, Eungbongsan,
Mangdeokbong, Piraesan, Gwaebangsan, and Gimabong mountains. The Yeongok
stream, originates from the Odae mountain and flows to the East Sea.
The Silli stream originating in the Cheolgabryong area flows eastward
to form in the plain area downstream.
Also, in the central region, Sacheon stream makes rich plains in the
surrounding area and flows into the East Sea. Namdae stream that originates
in Daegwallryeong penetrates the center of the city to meet the Wangsan
stream to flow to the East Sea. In addition, there are Song stream,
Nangpung stream, Jusu stream and others upstream of Namhan river,
carrying fertile soil to the plains where there is good agricultural
land. Downstream from these rivers is a relatively wide flood plain,
and at the far end of the plain there are sand beaches. These beaches
directly influence the waves and the coastal sand pile appears continuously
through Jumunjin. Lake Gyongpo is a lagoon that is formed with the
appearance of such a sand pile.
Gangneung city is located at the eastern side of Taebaek Mountain,
the main mountain range in Korea The city was developed at the hilly
areas in the center and mountain region at the outer part of the city
With the long coastline(48.3km), there are many pine trees and beaches
a wide variety of marine products and flshery Excellent tourist attraction
linking Seork mountain, Uljin, Gyeongju, and Busan metropolitan City
As a home of culture ans art, where is also well known for the birth
place of a great Yulgok, the city is the center of culture ans education
in the sastern part of Korea Clean water and beaches on the east coast
are part of well known toruist resort for Korean people.
The center of environment friendly knowledge and information industries
in the 21st century.
Development of Eco media Park based on G.F.C industries Green(Clean
Environment), fine(Precision Industries), Culture(Cultural Goods)
The central city in Korea linking main artery of Korea when Korea
unifies in the future . |
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| Temperature and Precipitation |
| Classification/Year |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
| Average Temperature |
14.1 |
13.9 |
13.5 |
13.4 |
13.2 |
| The Highest Temperature |
34.1 |
35 |
36.6 |
36.1 |
35.5 |
| the Lowest Temperature |
-13.1 |
-9.6 |
-9.4 |
-14.7 |
-10.3 |
| Precipitation |
1,845.7 |
1,825.5 |
1,109.2 |
1,099.3 |
2,066.2 |
| The Number Fine Days |
91 |
118 |
87 |
80 |
97 |
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