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Samjiyon
Sign in to saveSamjiyŏn is a city in Ryanggang Province, North Korea. It takes its name from three lakes in the city, which are collectively known as the Samjiyŏn. Samjiyŏn is situated near Mount Paektu, and tour groups fly to the city's airport to see the mountain, which holds significance in North Korean mythology. Samjiyon is the least populated city in North Korea.
Key facts
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- Samjiyŏn
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- ko
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- Municipal City
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- Chosŏn'gŭl
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- 삼지연시
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- Korean
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- Hanja
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- Samjiyŏn-si
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- Samjiyeon-si
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- Samjiyon.jpg
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- View of Samjiyon in 2008
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- DPRK2006 Ryanggang-Samjiyon.PNG
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- Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Samjiyon
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- North Korea
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- Location within North Korea
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- Country
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- North Korea
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- Province
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Samjiyŏn is a city in Ryanggang Province, North Korea. It takes its name from three lakes in the city, which are collectively known as the Samjiyŏn. Samjiyŏn is situated near Mount Paektu, and tour groups fly to the city's airport to see the mountain, which holds significance in North Korean mythology. Samjiyon is the least populated city in North Korea.
Many houses and buildings in Samjiyŏn have been upgraded in recent decades, and many new buildings, including a recreational centre for youths, were finished in 2005. Popular activities in Samjiyŏn are skiing and various activities for schoolchildren, who use the surrounding area of Mt. Paektu for various scouting-like operations in conjunction with school-led vacations or outings.