South Hwanghae Province ( Hwanghaenamdo ; Korean pronunciation: [ɸwaŋ.ɦɛ.nam.do] , lit. "south Yellow Sea province") is a province in western North Korea . The province was formed in 1954 when the former Hwanghae Province was split into North and South Hwanghae. The provincial capital is Haeju .
6-576: Kuwŏlsan , or Mount Kuwol , is a mountain in South Hwanghae , North Korea . The mountain takes its name from the ninth month of the lunar calendar , because it is considered particularly attractive in that month. The mountain is a major summer resort in North Korea, attracting many domestic tourists. Kuwolsan is home to the Sansong Revolutionary Site , the 9th century Woljong Temple and
12-633: Is part of the Haeso region , and is bounded to the west by the Yellow Sea , and to the north and east by North Hwanghae province. Some administrative exclaves of Nampo City in the north of the province exist. The southern border of the province is marked by the Korean Demilitarized Zone with South Korea . The province draws its name from what were the largest cities in Hwanghae, Haeju and Hwangju ;
18-677: The stupas , as well as the 4th century Anak Tomb No. 3 . The highest peak of the mountain - the highest point in the short Kuwol range - is 954 m above sea level. There are several scenic routes through the mountain area. Natural attractions include rock formations, waterfalls and natural pools. Much of the mountain is covered by mixed broadleaf and coniferous forest and protected in an 18,000 ha national park . Some 1100 ha has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA). 38°30′N 125°16′E / 38.500°N 125.267°E / 38.500; 125.267 South Hwanghae The province
24-507: The country during the Arduous March of the 1990s. Many types of vegetables, fruits, grains, and rice are grown on the region's plains; Kwail County, which means fruit in Korean, was founded to grow orchards. Haeju , the provincial capital, is also the largest port in southern North Korea outside of Wonsan . The area is also home to several ancient burial mounds and cultural relics, such as
30-528: The name, which literally means "Yellow Sea" in Korean , also references the Yellow Sea, which forms the province's western bound. The coastline of South Hwanghae is dotted by many small islands, many of which are uninhabited. Many of the largest islands, such as Baengnyeong-do are administered by South Korea. The Northern Limit Line , which runs through the region and demarcates a disputed maritime boundary between
36-426: The north and south, is another frequent subject of contention between the two countries. The largest islands which indisputably belong to North Korea are Kirin-do , Changrin-do , and Sunwi-do . The province, being not very mountainous, is uniquely suited to farming, and is thus often referred to as the "bread-basket" of North Korea. Much of the land is devoted to farming and thus was not hit as hard as other parts of
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