Pyeongchang County

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pyeongchang-county

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Pyeongchang County?Gangwon-do province, South Korea
2. How many people live in Pyeongchang County?43,656 (as of 2023)
3. What is the capital of Pyeongchang County?Pyeongchang-eup
4. What language do people speak in Pyeongchang County?Korean
5. How high is Pyeongchang County?Approximately 700 meters (2,300 ft)
6. What is Pyeongchang County known for?Hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Taebaek Mountains: A major mountain range in eastern South Korea, known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty.
Winter Olympics: A quadrennial international sporting event featuring winter sports, hosted by Pyeongchang in 2018.
Elevation: The height of a point in relation to sea level, a defining geographical characteristic of Pyeongchang.
Buddhist Temples: Sacred sites for Buddhist practice and meditation, with Woljeongsa being a significant example in the region.