Baraebong

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Baraebong
Korean name
Hangul
바래봉
Hanja
바래
Revised Romanization Baraebong
McCune–Reischauer Paraepong
Highest point
Elevation 1,165 m (3,822 ft)
Coordinates 35°26′N127°34′E / 35.43°N 127.56°E / 35.43; 127.56
Geography
Location Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

Baraebong is a mountain of Jeollabuk-do, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 1,165 metres. [1]

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References

  1. An Gyeong-ho (2007). 한국 300 명산 (300 Korean Mountains). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN   978-89-89917-21-2.