Caves in Kujang Area

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Caves in Kujang Area is part of the Tentative list of Korea (DPR) in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

Caves in Kujang area are the underground karstic grottoes formed during the Quaternary of the Cenozoic Era. Ryongmun Cavern begins at the height of 370 meters above sea level and there are two main caves and some 20 branches so far developed. Paekryong Cavern begins at the height of 470 meters above sea level, and some 5 kilometers of passageway has been currently exploited.

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Full Name
Caves in Kujang Area
Country
Korea (DPR)
Added
2000
Type
Natural
Categories
Natural landscape - Karst landscapes and caves
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2000 Added to Tentative List

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