Seoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

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Historical Factors

•The capital city of South Korea was called Hanyang before Seoul

•Seoul was the first city to have electricity, trolley cars, water, telephone

and telegraph•The name of the capital city changed

into Seoul after the World War 2 •There were 3 kingdoms and each were

called Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla•Josoen Dynasty’s king Yi SongGye

decided to build his capital where now Seoul is

Environmental FactsEnvironmental Facts

• Average January temperatures is - 2.5°C (27.5°F)

• Average July temperatures is 25°C (77°F)

• Air pollution particularly in major cities

• Water pollution by acid rain and drifting net fishing

Statistical InformationStatistical Information

The population of Seoul is about 10316000

Seoul has an area of 605.39km2

Seoul is in the southwest of South Korea

Seoul is the safest place to travel in with its low crime rate

Official language is Korean

The map of SeoulThe map of Seoul

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