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Fun fact 3 about Pyongyang

Panoramic view from Juche Tower
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According to legend, Pyongyang was founded in 1122 BC on the site of the capital of the legendary king Tan'gun.

Pyongyang
North Korea
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Pyongyang

North Korea

Country
North Korea
Population
3.3M
Coordinates
39.02, 125.74
89th most populous city in the world

Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea. According to the 2008 population census, it has a population of 3,255,288. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about 109 kilometers upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea.

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