Sindo (island)

Sindo (island)

Infobox Korean name
title=Sindo
hangul=신도
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rr=Sindo
mr=Sindo


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Sindo (Ko-hhrm|hangul=신도), also known as Jinyeom, is an island off the cost of Incheon, South Korea. Sindo covers an area of 6.92 km². During the Joseon Dynasty, a huge horse ranch was constructed on Sindo to suit the army's need. The landscape features several peaks, including Gubong-San (178.4 m). The islands is suitable for agriculture, and many of the residents works as farmers and/or fishermen. [ [http://100.naver.com/travelworld/region.php?codestr=1004010205_30_0_0_0_1 네이버 테마백과사전 ] ]

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