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سامجی‌یون
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سامجی‌یون

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Also known as Samjiyŏn, Samjiyon-si

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.

Key facts

Settlement.name
Samjiyŏn
Settlement.native_name_lang
ko
Settlement.settlement_type
Municipal City
Settlement.translit_lang1_type
Chosŏn'gŭl
Settlement.translit_lang1_info
삼지연시
Settlement.translit_lang1
Korean
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1
Hanja
Settlement.translit_lang1_info2
Samjiyŏn-si
Settlement.translit_lang1_info3
Samjiyeon-si
Settlement.image_skyline
Samjiyon.jpg
Settlement.image_caption
View of Samjiyon in 2008
Settlement.image_map
DPRK2006 Ryanggang-Samjiyon.PNG
Settlement.map_caption
Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Samjiyon
Settlement.pushpin_map
North Korea
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
Location within North Korea
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
North Korea
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
big city
Official name
三池淵市
Population
31471
Elevation
1381
Image
Samjiyon.jpg
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Commons category
Samjiyon
topic's main category
Category:Samjiyon
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