Han River

Also known as Han River (Korea), Hangang, Han Gang, Hangang River, Han Gang River, Han'gang, Han-gang, Hang-kiang

river in South Korea

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The Han River is a major river flowing through South Korea that plays an important role in the country's geography and economy. It is significant for water supply, transportation, and recreation, and its basin supports a large portion of South Korea's population, including the Seoul metropolitan area.

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Image: Seoul-Han.River.at.night-01.jpg
Length: 514

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Commons category: Han River (Korea)
watershed area: 34000
McCune–Reischauer romanization: Han'gang
Revised Romanization: Han-gang
discharge: 670
native label: 한강

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The Han River (Korean: 한강) is a major river in South Korea. It flows through the central region of the Korean peninsula, with some of its tributaries and drainage basin in North Korea. The Han River currently has eight river islands: Nanjido, Yeouido, Ttukseom [ko], Nodeulseom, Seoraeseom [ko], Sebitseom, Bamseom, and Seonyudo.

The Han is the fourth longest river on the Korean peninsula after the Amnok, Tuman, and Nakdong rivers. The river begins as two smaller rivers in the eastern mountains of the Korean peninsula, which then converge near Seoul.