Goguryeo: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Koguryŏ
Date	37 BCE - 668

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Map showing the Korean Peninsula around AD 400 during the Three Kingdoms period, with territories of Koguryo in the north, Paekche in the southwest, Silla in the southeast, and Kaya in the south-central region. Key mountain ranges and major settlements are labeled, and modern international boundaries are outlined.

Map highlighting the territory of the ancient Korean kingdom of Koguryo in orange, spanning much of present-day North Korea, parts of South Korea, northeastern China, and reaching into southeastern Russia. Surrounding regions, including China, Russia, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula, are shown for reference, with current international boundaries indicated. An inset globe in the top left shows the location within East Asia.

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Map of the Korean Peninsula highlighted in orange, showing North Korea in the north and South Korea in the south. The peninsula is bordered by China and Russia to the north, the Yellow Sea to the west, the East Sea (Sea of Japan) to the east, and Japan across the sea to the southeast. A small inset globe at the top left shows the peninsula's location in East Asia.

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