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Peninsula adjacent to China and Japan
The most adjacent distance between Korea and China is about 200 km (124 miles) from the coastline; the distance from the lowest edge of the southeast coast of Korea to the coast of Japan is also 200 km (124 miles) away. The length of the Korean peninsula is approximately 1,030 (612 miles) and the width at its narrowest point approximately 175km (109 miles). Korea has a total area of about 99,200 km2 (38,301 square miles) and a population of approximately 48 million (as of 2005).
Due to these geographical features, the Korean peninsula connects other countries in Asia; therefore the nation considered very important.
Geographical features
Over 70% of the territory is covered with large and small mountains. Korea is a climbing country with conditions given by nature that are difficult to find elsewhere in the world. Climbing can be enjoyed close to everyday life. It is not like an climbing expedition to the Himalaya, but it offers various climbing experiences.
When walking into the east direction, you will see beautiful mountains and picturesque valleys of magnificent granite and sedimentary rocks. The inclination of the mountain is high and seem to fall abruptly the closer you get to the coastline comparable with a topographical map. When walking south the altitude is lowered and land is evened out for the purpose of farming.
 Short Information
 Geographical location: North latitude 33°~43°, East longitude 124°~131°.
Highest Mountain: Mt. Halla (Hallasan) (Jeju Island 1,950m; 6400ft), Mt. Jiri (Jirisan)
(Chollanamdo 1,915m; 6283ft), Mt. Seorak (Seoraksan) (Gangwondo 1,708m; 5604 ft).
River in Korea: Nakdong River (522km; 324 miles) Han River (494km; 307 miles),
Kum River (396km; 246miles).
Index of leading economic indicators (as of 2004): Gross national income: US $ 14,162
per person
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National and Provincial Parks and Mountains
Mt. Bukhan National Park
Mt. Seorak National Park
Mt. Halla National Park
Mt. Jiri National Park
Mt. Worak National Park
Mt. Dukyu National Park
Mt. Chiak National Park
Mt. Sobaek National Park
Mt. Naejang National Park
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Mt. Songni National Park
Mt. Gyeryong National Park
Mt. Wolchul National Park
Mt. Gaya National Park
Taeanhaean National Park
Byeonsanbando National Park
Hallyeohaesang National Park
Dadohaehaesang National Park
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