5-635: The Rangnim Mountains are a mountain range stretching from north to south, west of the Kaema Highlands , in central North Korea . They are the source of several major rivers of North Korea, such as the Taedong and the Ch'ŏngch'ŏn . The mountain range is generally highest in the east, and falls towards the west. Its highest peak is Wagalbong, at 2,260 m. Lake Rangrim is located in the mountains. The variants Rangnim and Nangnim are pronunciations of
10-807: Is a highland in North Korea . It is surrounded by the Rangrim Mountains , the Macheollyeong Mountains and the Bujeollyeong Mountains . Elevation varies between 700 and 2,000 meters and is approximately 40,000 square kilometers. The Kaema Plateau slopes downward towards the northern border of the People's Republic of China and is the largest tableland in Korea; it is often called "The roof of Korea". In North Korea,
15-563: The Amnok River in modern times, consequently valleys were formed by the tributaries in the ensuing millennia. Some flat terrain still remains in some part in southeastern part of the plateau. It is one of the coldest areas of Korean Peninsula with elevation reaching as high as 1500m above sea level. During the winter months, the temperature can reach as low as −40 °C, with an average temperature around -17 °C. The climate and terrain are ill-suited for human habitation, consequently
20-843: The Kaema Plateau is divided into Kaema Plateau, Jagang Plateau, and Baekmu Plateau (in Musan ). Up to approximately one million years ago, the Kaema Plateau was an extension of the Manchurian plains, as such the Hochon River and Changjin River were tributaries of the Songhua River , however basalt from Baekdu Mountain accumulated in Changbai Korean Autonomous County , directing the rivers into
25-502: The same name in Northern and Southern dialects of Korean , respectively. These differences are reflected in spelling in the standard forms of Korea used in North Korea and South Korea . 41°18′22″N 127°40′38″E / 41.3061°N 127.6772°E / 41.3061; 127.6772 This North Korea location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kaema Highlands The Kaema Plateau
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