South Korea Part 1 Quiz

Hallasan, located on Jeju Island, is the tallest mountain in South Korea at 1,947 metres. It is an extinct volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its crater lake, Baengnokdam.

The Taebaek Mountains stretch along South Korea’s eastern coast, influencing the country’s climate and river systems.

Jeju Island is South Korea’s largest island, located in the Korea Strait, known for its volcanic landscapes and subtropical climate.

The Nakdong River is the longest river in South Korea, flowing for 510 kilometres and playing a key role in agriculture and water supply.

The Yellow Sea borders South Korea’s west coast, providing important fishing grounds and shipping routes.

The Han River flows through the capital city, Seoul, and is a major waterway with scenic parks along its banks.

The Korea Strait lies between South Korea and Japan, connecting the East China Sea and the East Sea.

The Honam Plain, located in the southwest, is the country’s largest plain and a major rice-growing

Dokdo, also known as the Liancourt Rocks, is administered by South Korea but claimed by Japan.

Gyeonggi Bay has extensive tidal flats that are ecologically important and a habitat for migratory birds.