North+Korea

__**North Korea**__

**__Lodging:__ [|Chongnyon Hotel - eNotes.com Reference] []**
The Chongnyon Hotel is considered a Class 'A' hotel located in Pyongyang. Pyongyang is North Korea’s capital city. There is no information on the price of the Chongnyon Hotel. The Chongnyon Hotel has a total of 30 floors. The Chongnyon Hotel opened in 1989. It is located on Chongchun Street, in the Mangyongdae district. Another hotel choice is the Koryo Hotel. It is the second largest operating hotel in North Korea. It was built in 1985. The Koryo Hotel’s telephone number is (032)329-0001. Their Fax number is (032)324-0648. It contains 43 stories. The hotel’s entryway has a 30ft wide jade dragon's mouth that leads into an expansive lobby that has many North Korean cultural symbols. This hotel is rated three stars by American standards. North Korea rates it as five stars. This average price for a double room is $121.

**__Currency:__ [|North Korean won - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]**
North Korea’s national currency is the “won” (₩). The code for this currency is KPW. As of August 20, 2010 the North Korean “won” is about 0.7 US cents. The won became North Korea’s Currency in December 6, 1947. It was revalued in 2009 for the first time in over 50 years.

**__Food:__ [|Korean cuisine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]**
Grains are very important to North Korean culture. Rice is not a native crop of North Korea. Millet was used before Rice could be cultivated there. Barley is another important grain in North Korea. Rice became the grain of choice in North Korea long ago. One of the reasons people use rice is because rice can be used and made into many different things besides just plain rice. Another important food to North Korea is meat and fish. Beef is the most prized of all meats in North Korea. Chicken also plays an important role in North Korean Culture. Pork is also highly valued in North Korea. In North Korea, they use all parts of the pig, such as the head, intestines, liver, kidneys, etc. Fish are very popular in North Korea. Fresh and saltwater fish are both eaten in North Korea. Shellfish are also highly valued there.

**__Weather/climate:__ [|North Korea - Atlapedia® Online]**
North Korea has a continental climate with warm summers and severe cold winter. In North Korea, 85% of all precipitation occurs between the months of July to September. The amount of Precipitation varies from 22 inches to 60 inches depending on the area. Average temperature ranges in Pyongyang are from 18 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 75 degrees Fahrenheit in August.

__**Nature Attractions**__
__**Haeju-**__ The coasts of this city are just beyong beautiful. The waters are warm, the sights beautiful, the waters clean, and the big mountains' sights are undiscribable. Come for yourself and check it out. __**Kaesong-**__ This one-time capital of the Koryo dynasty is unbelievably beautfiul and has many attractions that are amazing to visit also. They have many museums with other amazing attractions. They also have history ruins of bridges, tombs, and temples that are becoming increasingly popular.