The Nam River is a river in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. It is one of the many southern tributaries of the Nakdong River.
Nam River | |
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Native name | 남강 (Korean) |
Location | |
Countries | South Korea |
Province | South Gyeongsang Province |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 193.7 kilometres (120.4 mi) |
Basin size | 3,644.3 square kilometres (1,407.1 sq mi) |
In 1950, during the Korean War, the river was the site of fierce battles between United Nations troops and North Korean forces, the Battle of the Nam River.
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