kore's geography Flashcards
where is korea
peninsula extending from the Asian mainland into the sea of japan. the Yalu river and mountains located in the north separate Korea from china
among the sea and mountains
Korea nearly 70 per cent covered by low and steep mountains. Tabak mountain range runs along the eastern seaboard smaller mountain chains extend throughout the rest of country farming always been difficult mountains as a result people settled along the western coastal plains Korea’s rich farming region
what did korea eat and from where
2400 miles of coastline Korean have always turned to the sea for food and commerce fish and other seafood are still staples of the Korean diet south Koreas fishing industry is still among the world’s largest south Korea is also leader in shipping
a culture bridge
china closeness Chinese have for centuries played a critical role in Korea politics culture and technology, result from Korea acted as a bridge through with culture and technology passed from china to japan. their part Koreans adapted Chinese traditions to forge their own unique culture Koreas own culture also influenced japan