North Korea is a country in East Asia that borders China and Russia to the north, and South Korea to the south. The capital, Pyongyang is a major industrial and transport center near the west coast (Lee). Yearly, North Korea experiences cold, long winters, but also has warm summers. In between North and South Korea there is a demilitarized zone; a the truce line between the two divided across the Korean Peninsula. It was established on July 27, 1953 when the Armistice Agreement was signed during the Korean War, and acts as a buffer between the two. Each side there is 2 kilometers wide stretch of land, and in this land any type of military action is not allowed. There have been major DMZ destinations that have been attracting tourists to the area ("Demilitarized Zone(DMZ) Tours").
In addition to the notable demilitarized zone, there is also a wide range of mountains, valleys, plateaus, and rivers across the land of North Korea. The Hamgyong, Nangnim, Changbai, and Taebaek Mountains are just some of the most known mountain ranges in different areas of North Korea; some ranging right down the middle of the country, while others range down the coasts. Mount Paektu, located on the peninsula, is the tallest mountain in North Korea standing at 9,022 feet tall; while Mount Kumgang, standing at 5,374 feet, is specifically renowned for it scenic beauty.
The longest river in North Korea is the Yalu, also referred to as the Amnok and it flows for about 500 miles to the mouth of the Korean Bay. Another major river is the Tumen River, running a total of 325 miles along the east coast, beginning at Mount Paektu. However most of the rivers drain into the Yellow Sea. The valley plains are major agricultural regions, and soil is often made from large and crystalline rocks (Lee).
In addition to the notable demilitarized zone, there is also a wide range of mountains, valleys, plateaus, and rivers across the land of North Korea. The Hamgyong, Nangnim, Changbai, and Taebaek Mountains are just some of the most known mountain ranges in different areas of North Korea; some ranging right down the middle of the country, while others range down the coasts. Mount Paektu, located on the peninsula, is the tallest mountain in North Korea standing at 9,022 feet tall; while Mount Kumgang, standing at 5,374 feet, is specifically renowned for it scenic beauty.
The longest river in North Korea is the Yalu, also referred to as the Amnok and it flows for about 500 miles to the mouth of the Korean Bay. Another major river is the Tumen River, running a total of 325 miles along the east coast, beginning at Mount Paektu. However most of the rivers drain into the Yellow Sea. The valley plains are major agricultural regions, and soil is often made from large and crystalline rocks (Lee).