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	List of rivers in China -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		This is a list of (A large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)) rivers, which are at least partially located in (A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world) China:
		(River in eastern Asia; rises in North Korea and flows southwest to Korea Bay (forming part of the border between North Korea and China)) Yalu - (An inlet of the Yellow Sea between northeastern China and western Korea) Korea Bay of the (Part of the Pacific off the east coast of Asia) Yellow Sea
		(An Asian river; flows into the Bay of Bengal) Brahmaputra - (An arm of the Indian Ocean east of India) Bay of Bengal (joins the (An Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus) Ganges)
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/li/list_of_rivers_in_china.htm (827 words)

	AQUASTAT - FAO's Information System on Water and Agriculture
		By analogy with the Republic of Korea (approximately the same area and precipitation), groundwater resources are estimated at 13 km³/year, most of which (12 km³/year) constitute the base flow of the rivers.
		As the Yalu and Tumen rivers form the border with China, half of the average discharge of these rivers (10.135 km³/year) is, by convention, considered as external resources of DPR Korea.
		It is bounded in the north by China, in the northeast by the Russian Federation, in the east by the Sea of Japan, in the south by the Republic of Korea and in the west by the Yellow Sea and the Korea Bay.
	www.fao.org /ag/agl/aglw/aquastat/countries/korea_d_p_rp/index.stm (1458 words)

	List of Korea-related topics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		R: Religion in South Korea - Rivers of Korea - Rivers of North Korea - Rivers of South Korea - ROK Navy ships - Russo-Japanese War
		See Rulers of Korea for a list of monarchs with their names formatted as above.
		M: Manhwa - Military history of Korea - Military history of Korea during World War II - Military of North Korea - Military of South Korea - Mountains of Korea - Mountains of North Korea - Mountains of South Korea - Museums in South Korea
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Korea-related_topics (762 words)

	Korea Bay -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Korea Bay receives three of the major rivers of North Korea—the Yalu (which rises on Mount Paektu and forms much of the China–North Korea border), the Ch'ongchon, and the Taedong—in addition to a number of China's smaller rivers.
		Korea Bay and the gulf of Bo Hai are its main inlets, shaped by the Liaodong Peninsula jutting from the north and the Shandong Peninsula from the southwest.
		Pusan is situated on a deep, well-sheltered bay at the mouth of the Naktong River on the Korea Strait.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9046065 (974 words)

	South Korea - Atlapedia Online
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Han, Kum, Naktong and Somjin with all of these rivers subject to flooding.
		It is bound by North Korea to the north, the Yellow Sea to the west as well as the Korea and Cheju Straits to the south.
		In 1948 the division of Korea was formalized and the North and South Korea's declared, however, both factions claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula and after the US and Soviet troops were withdrawn, armed clashes escalated.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/korea_s.htm (1529 words)

	Korea's Geography - Terrain
		A large part of the agricultural land of Korea lies in the south and virtually all the long and navigable rivers are in the south.
		Paektu, Korea’s highest peak and the source of the Yalu and Tumen Rivers, dominates the northwestern corner of this lava plateau, an area often called the "roof of Korea." Just north of Mt. Paektu’s summit is a large crater lake named Ch’onji, meaning "Heavenly Lake."
		Central Korea, including the lower courses of the Han River and its tributaries, is an area of extensive and fertile plains and rounded hills.
	www.koreanhistoryproject.org /Jta/Kr/KrGEO1.htm (1529 words)

	Korea's Geography - General Description
		The gradual descent to the west and south of Korea's major rivers and streams makes for wider waterways and slower currents, permitting inland river navigation for long distances, which is very important for internal commerce.
		Korea's eastern sea coast, where the T'aebaek Sanmaek mountain range rises from the East Sea, is a nearly unbroken shoreline of precipitous cliffs and rocky outcroppings.
		There are no significant rivers or plains along Korea's east coast, where high mountains and steep terrain are close to the sea.
	www.koreanhistoryproject.org /Jta/Kr/KrGEO0.htm (1529 words)

	Korea Map
		Considering its territorial size, Korea has a relatively large number of rivers and streams.
		The Hangang river flows through Seoul, the capital of Korea, and serves as a lifeline for the heavily concentrated population in the central region of modern Korea, just as it did for the people of the ancient kingdoms that developed along its banks.
		The two longest rivers in North Korea are the Amnokgang River (Yalu, 790 kilometers) and the Dumangang River (Tumen, 521 kilometers).
	www.koreaaward.com /korea/korea_map.htm (1529 words)

	South Korea - Atlapedia Online
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Han, Kum, Naktong and Somjin with all of these rivers subject to flooding.
		In 1948 the division of Korea was formalized and the North and South Korea's declared, however, both factions claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula and after the US and Soviet troops were withdrawn, armed clashes escalated.
		LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: South Korea is located on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/korea_s.htm (1585 words)

	List of rivers of Asia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tumen River - China, North Korea, Russia- Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea)
		Brahmaputra- China (Tibet), India (Assam), Bangladesh - Bay of Bengal
		Pearl River - China- South China Sea
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_rivers_of_Asia (200 words)

	South Korea - Atlapedia Online
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Han, Kum, Naktong and Somjin with all of these rivers subject to flooding.
		In 1948 the division of Korea was formalized and the North and South Korea's declared, however, both factions claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula and after the US and Soviet troops were withdrawn, armed clashes escalated.
		In Dec. 1987 Roh Tae Woo was elected President and in 1990 Pres.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/korea_s.htm (1539 words)

	South Korea - Atlapedia Online
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Han, Kum, Naktong and Somjin with all of these rivers subject to flooding.
		In 1948 the division of Korea was formalized and the North and South Korea's declared, however, both factions claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula and after the US and Soviet troops were withdrawn, armed clashes escalated.
		It is bound by North Korea to the north, the Yellow Sea to the west as well as the Korea and Cheju Straits to the south.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/korea_s.htm (1539 words)

	Yalu River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Korean side of the river was heavily industrialized during the Japanese Colonial Period (1910-1945), and by 1945 almost 20% of Japan's total industrial output originated in Korea.
		During the Korean War the movement of UN troops approaching the river provoked massive Chinese intervention from around Dandong.
		The Yalu (Amnok) River is a river on the border between China and North Korea.
	www.secaucus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Yalu_River (333 words)

	South Korea - Atlapedia Online
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Han, Kum, Naktong and Somjin with all of these rivers subject to flooding.
		In 1948 the division of Korea was formalized and the North and South Korea's declared, however, both factions claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula and after the US and Soviet troops were withdrawn, armed clashes escalated.
		In Jan. 1992 Chung Ju Yung resigned as chairman of the industrial conglomerate, Hyundai and formed the United People's Party to contest the coming parliamentary and presidential elections.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/korea_s.htm (1529 words)

	List of rivers of Asia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tumen River - China, North Korea, Russia- Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea)
		Pearl River - China- South China Sea
		Huang He (Yellow River) - China- Yellow Sea
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rivers_of_Asia (190 words)

	List of rivers of Asia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tumen River - China, North Korea, Russia - Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea)
		Pearl River - China - South China Sea
		Red River - China, Vietnam - South China Sea
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_rivers_of_Asia (190 words)

	South Korea - Atlapedia Online
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Han, Kum, Naktong and Somjin with all of these rivers subject to flooding.
		In 1948 the division of Korea was formalized and the North and South Korea's declared, however, both factions claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula and after the US and Soviet troops were withdrawn, armed clashes escalated.
		In the same month the last remaining US troops were pulled out of the demilitarized zone leaving South Korean ground forces to patrol the border and the Premiers of North and South Korea met in Pyongyang, North Korea, agreed to begin drafting a nonaggression and reconciliation treaty.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/korea_s.htm (1529 words)

	South Korea - Atlapedia Online
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Han, Kum, Naktong and Somjin with all of these rivers subject to flooding.
		In 1948 the division of Korea was formalized and the North and South Korea's declared, however, both factions claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula and after the US and Soviet troops were withdrawn, armed clashes escalated.
		In Oct. 1987 a referendum approved the drafting of a new democratic constitution which allowed for a popularly elected President.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/korea_s.htm (1529 words)

	List of rivers of Asia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tumen River - China, North Korea, Russia- Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea)
		Pearl River - China- South China Sea
		Huang He (Yellow River) - China- Yellow Sea
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_rivers_of_Asia (190 words)

	Korea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		China the regional superpower received tributes from Korea and other Asian nations such as Japan and greatly influenced its cultures; in ancient Chinese texts Korea is referred to as "Rivers and Mountains Embroidered on Silk" (錦繡江山) and "Eastern Nation of Decorum" (東方禮儀之國).
		The Yellow Sea is to the west, the South China Sea is to the south, and the Sea of Japan (East Sea) is to the east of Korea.
		North Korea remains a Communist state, often described as Stalinist and isolationist.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Korea (2838 words)

	North Korea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		North Korea is on the northern portion of the Korean Peninsula that extends 1,100 km from the Asian mainland.
		Korea was occupied by the Soviet Union north of the 38th Parallel and by the United States south of the 38th parallel, but the United States and the Soviet Union were unable to agree on implementation of Joint Trusteeship over Korea.
		To the west it borders the Yellow Sea and the Korea Bay and to the east it borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Korea (2822 words)

	MSN Encarta - South Korea
		The major rivers of South Korea flow generally east to west, where they empty into the Yellow Sea, or north to south, where they empty into the Korea Strait.
		South Korea is bounded on the north by North Korea; on the east by the East Sea (Sea of Japan); on the southeast and south by the Korea Strait, which separates it from Japan; and on the west by the Yellow Sea.
		The nation of South Korea was established in 1948 following the post-World War II partitioning of Korea between the occupying forces of the United States in the south and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in the north.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761562354/article.html (704 words)

	Korea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In ancient Chinese texts Korea is referred to as "Rivers and Mountains Embroidered on Silk" (錦繡江山) and "Eastern Nation of Decorum" (東方禮儀之國).
		In this period, southern Korea was occupied first by the Jin state of Korea, and later the Samhan, the 3 hans of Korea (Not related to the Chinese Han dynasty).
		The Yellow Sea is to the west, the South China Sea is to the south, and the Sea of Japan (East Sea) is to the east of Korea.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Korea (2006 words)

	Journey to Korea
		The land boundary between China and Korea is largely formed by two rivers: the Amnok-gang River (Yalu River in Chinese) which flows from Mt. Paektu southwest and empties into the Korea Bay, and the Tumen-gang River (Tumen River in Chinese) which also flows from Mt. Paektu, first northeast then southeast to the East Sea.
		Surrounded on three sides by water, Korea boasts a coastline nearly 17,300 km (10,750 mi) long; 8,700 km (5,406 mi) of coastline and an estimated 8,600 km (5,344 mi) of shoreline surrounding the 3,479 small islands - most of them mere rocks - that dot its southern and southwestern waters.
		Internally, North and South Korea share a common border along the DMZ that stretches 238 km (148 mi) across the waist of the peninsula.
	www.koreanhistoryproject.org /Jta/Kr?N=D (325 words)

	Korea on Encyclopedia.com
		On the south it is bounded by the Korea Strait (connecting the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan) and on the north its land boundaries with China (c.500 mi/800 km) and with Russia (only c.11 mi/18 km) are marked chiefly by the great Yalu (Korean Amnok) and Tumen (Korean Duman or Tuman) rivers.
		The fishing waters off Korea are among the best in the world; the long coastline and numerous islands, inlets, and reefs provide excellent fishing grounds, and the presence of both a warm and a cold current attracts a great variety of species.
		North Korea maintained close relations with the Soviet Union and China (military aid treaties were signed with both countries in 1961) but preserved a degree of independence; the Sino-Soviet rift facilitated this.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/Korea_NorthKorea.asp (5278 words)

	Korea country information with food and recipes from asia
		Korea's geography was a major factor in shaping its history; geography also influenced the manner in which the inhabitants of the peninsula emerged as a people sharing the common feeling of being Koreans.
		The Republic of Korea (South Korea) shares borders to the north with the demilitarised zone (separating it from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea), to the east with the East Sea, to the south with the Korea Strait (separating it from Japan) and to the west with the Yellow Sea.
		Korea has also spawned some great inventions: its first printing systems predate Gutenberg's, the famous 'Turtle Ship' was the first ever iron-clad battleship, and the Korean alphabet, devised by a group of scholars in the 15 century, was so effective that it remains largely unchanged today.
	asiarecipe.com /korinfo.html (5142 words)

	Korea. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		On the south it is bounded by the Korea Strait (connecting the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan) and on the north its land boundaries with China (c.500 mi/800 km) and with Russia (only c.11 mi/18 km) are marked chiefly by the great Yalu (Korean Amnok) and Tumen (Korean Duman or Tuman) rivers.
		The fishing waters off Korea are among the best in the world; the long coastline and numerous islands, inlets, and reefs provide excellent fishing grounds, and the presence of both a warm and a cold current attracts a great variety of species.
		North Korea maintained close relations with the Soviet Union and China (military aid treaties were signed with both countries in 1961) but preserved a degree of independence; the Sino-Soviet rift facilitated this.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ko/Korea.html (4535 words)

	Bonsai in Korea
		Korea is abundant in Suseok resources as it has many mountains, valleys, rivers and streams, long coastlines.
		Korea has formed the Suseok association, a permanent body of the central committee of the Korean General Federation of Science and Technology in order to make an efficient use of Suseok resources.
		It is no exaggeration to say that the landscape of Korea itself is a bonsai, in other words, the Korean climate is ideal for bonsai as well described in Yanhwhasork by Kang Han almost 500 hundred years ago.
	www.geocities.com /Tokyo/Palace/7574/korea.html (1770 words)

	Japan
		Across the Sea of Japan to the west are North and South Korea; across the Sea of Japan to the northwest and the Sea of Okhotsk to the north is Russia; across the East China Sea to the west is China; southwest of Japan's Ryukyu Islands are Taiwan and the Philippines.
		Although of little use for navigation, the rivers of Japan are used intensively for irrigation, urban water supply, and the generation of electricity.
		Japan's greatest concentration of population is in a long belt that extends for 350 miles (560 kilometers) from Tokyo and the Kanto Plain, westward along the Pacific coast through Nagoya and Kyoto, to Osaka and Kobe on the eastern edge of the Inland Sea.
	www.geocities.com /kurtzy2007/nate_Japan.html (4666 words)

	Han River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Han River is the name of four unrelated rivers:
		Han River, or Han Gang, is a river in Korea, passing through Seoul and entering the Yellow Sea
		Han River, or Han Shui, is a tributary of the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) in central China
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Han_River (134 words)

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