Wangpicheon
The Wangpicheon River[1] (왕피천) is a river in southeastern South Korea.[2] It flows from Yeongyang County, North Gyeongsang Province, passes through Uljin County to the Sea of Japan, covering a distance of about 61 km. The river basins are currently designated as ecological and landscape preservation areas. The Wangpicheon watershed covers roughly 513.71 km2. 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 |
| Length | 61 mi (98 km) |
| Basin size | 513.71 km2 (198.34 sq mi) |
See also
References
- Chukki chŏn e kkok kabwaya hal kungnae yŏhaeng 1001 (Ch'op'an ed.). Maronie Puksŭ. ISBN 9788960531680.
- "N. Gyeongsang Area Named Eco Preserve". world.kbs.co.kr. 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
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