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What to wear in
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| WEATHER &
GEOGRAPHY |
The Korean
peninsula extends southward from the eastern end of
the Asian continent. The peninsula is roughly 1,030
km (612 miles) long and 175 km (105 miles) wide at
its narrowest point. Mountains cover 70% of Korea's
land mass, making it one of the most mountainous
regions in the world.
The lifting and folding of Korea’s granite and
limestone base has created breathtaking landscapes
of scenic hills and valleys. The mountain range that
stretches the length of the east coast plunges
steeply into the East Sea, while along the southern
and western coasts, the mountains descend gradually
to the coastal plains that produce the bulk of
Korea’s agricultural crops, especially rice.
The Korean peninsula is divided just slightly north
of the 38th parallel. The democratic Republic of
Korea in the south and communist North Korea are
separated by a demilitarized zone. |
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Four Distinct Seasons |
Spring
lasts from late March to may and is warm.
various flowers
including the picturesque cherry blossom cover the nation
mountain and fields during this time
Summer
lasts from June to early September. It is a hot and humid
time of the year.
Autumn
lasts from September to November,
and
produces mild
weather. It is the best season for visiting Korea.
Winter
lasts from December to mid-March. It can be bitterly cold during this time due to the influx of cold Siberian air.
Heavy snow in the northern and eastern parts of Korea
makes favourable skiing conditions.
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