Wangpicheon[1] (Korean: 왕피천) is a river in eastern South Korea.[2] It flows from Yeongyang County, North Gyeongsang Province to the Sea of Japan, passing through Uljin County and covering a distance of about 61 kilometres (38 mi). The river basins are currently designated as ecological and landscape preservation areas. The Wangpicheon watershed covers an area of roughly 513.71 square kilometres (198.34 sq mi). It has excellent vegetation and natural scenery, and endangered species such as otter, goat, hawk, and rare plants live in the area, as well as a community of many species of fish.[3]
| Wangpicheon River | |
|---|---|
  Location of mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Province | North Gyeongsang Province |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Sea of Japan |
• coordinates | 36°58′15″N 129°24′45″E / 36.9709°N 129.4125°E |
| Length | 61 mi (98 km) |
| Basin size | 513.71 km2 (198.34 sq mi) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Chukki chŏn e kkok kabwaya hal kungnae yŏhaeng 1001 (Ch'op'an ed.). Maronie Puksŭ. ISBN 9788960531680.
- ^ "N. Gyeongsang Area Named Eco Preserve". KBS World. South Korea: KBS World Radio. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ Hong, Yang-gi , Characteristics of Wangpicheon Fish and Fish Community Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology v.30 no.5 , 2016, pp.874-887 Google translation