Riwon County
| Riwon County 리원군 | |
|---|---|
| County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 리원군 |
| • Hancha | 利原郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Riwŏn kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Riwon-gun |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South Hamgyong Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 3 workers' districts, 21 ri |
Riwon County (also spelled Iwon) is a county in South Hamgyong province, North Korea. It is located at the province's northeastern tip, and borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the southeast.
Physical features
Riwon is mountainous, although there are also small plains, and is home to the Taedok Mountains (대덕산맥). The highest peak is Taedoksan (1,442 m). There are some 10 significant streams; the chief of these is the Namdaechon, which drains into the Sea of Japan. There are various bays and islands along the coast. Thanks to its coastal location, the county enjoys a mild maritime climate. Forestland (70% of which is coniferous) takes up 73% of the county's area.
Economy
Mining and manufacturing
Machine manufacturing dominates the local economy, accounting for half of annual industrial production. Deposits of iron, iron sulfide, talc, limestone, graphite, quartzite and silica are found in the county. The Riwon Mine produces talc.
Agriculture
Agriculture is carried out in the plains and along the streams; major crops include rice, soybeans and maize.
Transport
Riwon is served by roads, and also by railroads, including the Pyongra Line, Riwon-Cholsan Line and Chaho Line.
See also
External links
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
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