Yellow Sea

The Yellow Sea, also known as North Sea, is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula, and can be considered the northwestern part of the East China Sea. It is one of four seas named after common colour terms, and its name is descriptive of the golden-yellow color of the silt-ridden water discha…
The Yellow Sea, also known as North Sea, is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula, and can be considered the northwestern part of the East China Sea. It is one of four seas named after common colour terms, and its name is descriptive of the golden-yellow color of the silt-ridden water discharged from major rivers.
  • Location: East Asia
  • River sources: Yellow River, Hai River, Yalu River, Taedong River, Han River
  • Basin countries: China, North Korea, and South Korea
  • Surface area: 380,000 km² (150,000 sq mi)
  • Average depth: Avg. 44 m (144 ft)
  • Max. depth: Max. 152 m (499 ft)

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