Nam River (South Korea)
Appearance
Nam River | |
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![]() Nam River in Jinju | |
Native name | 남강 (Korean) |
Location | |
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Province | South Gyeongsang Province |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 193.7 kilometres (120.4 mi) |
Basin size | 3,644.3 square kilometres (1,407.1 sq mi) |
The Nam River (Korean: 남강) is a river in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is a tributary of the Nakdong River.[1]
In 1950, during the Korean War, the river was the site of fierce battles between United Nations troops and North Korean forces, the Battle of the Nam River.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "남강 - 디지털함안문화대전". Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture. Retrieved 2024-08-16.