Rŭngrado
| Rŭngrado | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | |
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| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Reungrado Neungnado |
| McCune–Reischauer | Rŭngrado Nŭngnado |
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| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | 39°02′40″N 125°46′10″E / 39.04444°N 125.76944°ECoordinates: 39°02′40″N 125°46′10″E / 39.04444°N 125.76944°E |
| Area | 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
North Korea | |
Rungra Island is an island in Pyongyang, North Korea, located in the middle of the Taedong River. Its total area is 1.3 square kilometres (0.50 sq mi). The Chongryu Bridge on the north side and the Rungra Bridge on the south side connect the island to the rest of Pyongyang.[1] The island is a good place to see some of the Eight Views of Pyongyang.[2]
Recreational facilities on the island include the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium. The Rungra People's Pleasure Ground, which opened in 2012; it includes a dolphin exhibit, volleyball and basketball courts, and a wading pool.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Picturesque Islet", Korean Central News Agency, 2002-05-09, archived from the original on 2011-06-09, retrieved 2010-06-02
- ^ "Rŭngrado". Doopedia (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-05-05.
- ^ "Kim Jong Un Visits Rungna People's Pleasure Ground", Korean Central News Agency, 2012-07-24, retrieved 2012-07-26
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