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Supung

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Supung

 

a city in the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea, in Pyongang-pukto Province. Situated on the Amnok River (Chinese, Yalu River) near the Chinese border. Population, approximately 50,000. The Supung Hydroelectric Power Plant, with a capacity of 700 megawatts, is situated at a dam built across the narrowest part of the Amnok River.

The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979). © 2010 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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