Mt. Paektu
North Korea, Ryanggang
Mt. Paektu
LocationNorth Korea, Ryanggang
RegionRyanggang
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates41.9847°, 128.0860°
Established1989
Area1320
Nearest CitySamjiyon (30 km)
About Mt. Paektu
Surrounding the highest peak on the Korean Peninsula at 2,744 meters, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Global Geopark protects volcanic montane forests, Heaven Lake caldera, and habitat for endangered tigers, dholes, and grey wolves along the Chinese border.
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