South Chungcheong Province
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South Chungcheong Province is a region of western South Korea. It is one of the richest and fastest growing areas of South Korea. The provincial capital is called Hongseong.
충청남도 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 충청남도 |
• Hanja | 忠清南道 |
• McCune‑Reischauer | Ch'ungch'ŏngnamdo |
• Revised Romanization | Chungcheongnam‑do |
Coordinates: 36°30′N 126°45′E / 36.500°N 126.750°ECoordinates: 36°30′N 126°45′E / 36.500°N 126.750°E | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Hoseo |
Capital | Hongseong |
Subdivisions | 8 cities; 7 counties |
Government | |
• Governor | Kim Tae-heum |
Area | |
• Total | 8,204 km2 (3,168 sq mi) |
• Rank | 6th |
Population (October, 2014) | |
• Total | 2,059,871[1] |
• Rank | 4th |
• Density | 235/km2 (610/sq mi) |
Metropolitan Symbols | |
• Flower | Chrysanthemum |
• Tree | Weeping willows |
• Bird | Mandarin duck |
Dialect | Chungcheong |
Website | chungnam.net |
History
In ancient times, South Chungcheong Province belonged to Mahan - the ancient tribal country of Korea. After Baekje conquered Mahan, it belonged to Baekje. Later, in the Goryeo Dynasty, it was grouped with current Gyeonggi-do and North Chungcheong into 'Gwangyang-do'. In the Joseon Dynasty, South Chungcheong and North Chungcheong were reorganized into Chungcheong-do. On October 4, 1896, it was separated as South Chungcheong.