Kosan County
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| Kosan County 고산군 | |
|---|---|
| County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 고산군 |
| • Hancha | 高山郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kosan-gun |
| • Revised Romanization | Gosan-gun |
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| Country | North Korea |
| Province | Kangwon Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 24 ri |
Kosan County is a kun, or county, in Kangwon province, North Korea.
Physical features
The county is largely mountainous. The central area forms a basin. The county's highest point is Chuaesan. Major streams include the Namdaechon, Ryongjiwonchon, and Namsanchon. There are a total of 13 reservoirs. Forestland makes up some 63.8% of the county's area.
Economy
Agriculture
Agriculture dominates local industry in Kosan, with crops including rice, maize, millet, wheat, barley, soybeans, and red beans. The region is particularly noted for its abundant production of fruit.
Mining
Mining is widely developed, exploiting the local deposits of gold, silver, copper, iron, limestone, lead, zinc, gypsum, and other minerals.
Transport
Kosan Station is on the Kangwon Line railroad.
See also
External links
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
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