Hyesan
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Hyesan is a city in the northern part of the northern Ryanggang province of North Korea. It is a hub of river transportation as well as a product distribution centre. It is also the administrative centre of Ryanggang Province. As of 2000, the population of the city is estimated to be 110,000.
Geography
The city is located in the Paektu Mountains at the border with the People's Republic of China (Jilin province), from which it is separated by the Yalu (Amnok) River.It is located in the coldest area of Korea, and recorded a record low temperature of -42 ℃ in 1915.
Transportation
Hyesan is connected to other cities in North Korea by road and railway.Culture
Schools in Hyesan include Hyesan High School and Hyesan Girl's School.Its neighboring province has Kwaegung Pavilion, Naegok Hot Spring and Mount Baekdu.
Industry
Hyesan has lumber processing mills, paper mills and textile mills.See also
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