Seoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Edited by TommyEdited by Tommy

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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