Ichon County
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| Ichon County 이천군 | |
|---|---|
| County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 이천군 |
| • Hancha | 伊川郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Ich'ŏn kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Icheon-gun |
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| Country | North Korea |
| Province | Kangwon Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 22 ri |
Ichon County is a kun, or county, in northern Kangwon province, North Korea. The terrain is predominantly high and mountainous; the highest point is Myongidoksan, 1,585 meters above sea level. The county's borders run along the Masikryong and Ryongam ranges. The chief stream is the Rimjin River.
Economy
Agriculture
Agriculture is limited to the low-lying regions. Sericulture (silk farming) is also practised. Due to the abundant woods, lumbering is also an important industry.
Mining
There are deposits of gold, asbestos, nickel and lead in the county.
Transport
Ichon is served by both road and rail. Ichon Chongnyon Station is on the Chongnyon Ichon Line.
See also
External links
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
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