Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  Pyongyang (AH1/AH6) The
name Pyongyang means "flat land" or "cozy place". The city has
about 2 million inhabitants. Situated on the Taedong River, the
city is the most modern place in the country, with several
prominent buildings such as the enormous Juche Tower and the
Koryo Hotel, wide roads and monuments.  Pohyon TempleA short
drive from Pyongyang in the Myoyhang mountains, Pohyon Temple
was built early in the 11th century. Besides the architectural
wonders, it also houses a national treasure - 80,000 wooden
blocks representing a complete collection of Buddhist
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