North Pyongan Province
1. Which river forms the western border of North Pyongan Province?
Answer: Yalu River
2. What is the provincial capital of North Pyongan Province?
Answer: Sinuiju
3. North Pyongan is known for its industrial production. What is a major industry in the province?
Answer: Chemicals and textiles
4. Mount Myohyangsan is a significant landmark in North Pyongan. What does the mountain's name translate to?
Answer: Fragrant Hyang Mountain
5. The province has played a role in North Korea's military history. Name one historical event associated with North Pyongan.
Answer: Battle of Ch'ongch'on River (Korean War)
6. North Pyongan has agricultural areas along the Tedong River. What is a major crop grown in the province?
Answer: Rice
7. The Pyongyang-Sinuiju Expressway runs through North Pyongan. What is the expressway's nickname?
Answer: Highway of Youth
8. North Pyongan has several universities and colleges. What is the name of the most prominent university in the province?
Answer: Kim Chaek University of Technology
9. The province has its own unique dialect of Korean. What is it called?
Answer: Pyongan dialect
10. Folklore and cultural traditions are important in North Pyongan. What is a well-known traditional
dance from the province?
Answer: Masangdoli dance
Type by: Banashree Hazarika
