Seoul is the tenth largest city in the world. In his past and future are combined in an amazing way. For its rich history witness the ancient palaces, temples and arches, while shiny skyscrapers and busy traffic creates pulsating picture of a typical twenty-first century metropolis. Seoul is the capital of South Korea and its political, economic and cultural center. The population numbers 11 million inhabitants. Irresistible urbanization and increasing the number of cars led to severe air pollution and the formation of a permanent smog over the city during the 80s and 90s of last century. As in Tokyo, however, and works in Seoul a special program to combat atmospheric pollution which has led to considerable success. Today Seoul is unusually clean city, which is partly rooted in the ancient norms and rules of behavior (eg ban on food consumption in public places outside catering). Those who pollute the streets are fined by the authorities with one of the largest fines in the world – 70 thousand won (about $ 100). Seoul City Hall has broad authority to use the financial resources of the city, which reflects favorably on the environment. Until recently, Hwang was monstrous river polluted by municipal and industrial waste. Today it meets all standards for purity of water is an essential element of the green area of ​​the capital.
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The country of South Korea is really one of the most beautiful destinations for Asia Travel. The tradition, the industrialization and the modern architecture are showing the power of the country and the high quality of living there. The city of Pusan (or also called Busan) is the largest port city and the sea capital of the country. The city has about 4 million citizens and the whole metropolis is really impressive is size. The city is situated on several hills between Korean Strait and Nakdong River. This definitely is one of the most picturesque place of the industrialization. The city of Pusan has large number skyscrapers, which are built among the natural beauty of the place. Definitely this place will impress you with the high mega high-rise buildings, which are all over the city. Of course one of the places, which you should visit in the city is the Lotte Super Tower, which will be completed in 2013 and will become the largest building of the world with its 510 meters hight. Of course this is not everything, which you may see in South Korea, because among the hills is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, which is a sacred place, which has long history and usually attracts the tourists from all over the world. The city is really filled with places, which will attract you and you will be impressed by the sightseeings, just like Island of Yeongdo-gu, which is really great nature wonder.Another sightseeing of the city of Pusan is the Taejongdae, which is park with beautiful view to the ocean and the islands. Definitely the park is highly attractive for the kids and parents, because it offers a lot of places for games, sport activities and picnics.
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