South Gyeongsang Province
South Gyeongsang is a province in South Korea. It has cities including its capital Changwon, Gimhae, and Sangju. South Gyeongsang's governor is Park Wan-su.
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경상남도 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 경상남도 |
| • Hanja | 慶尙南道 |
| • McCune‑Reischauer | Kyŏngsang-namdo |
| • Revised Romanization | Gyeongsangnam-do |
Flag of Flag | |
| Location of | |
| Coordinates: 35°15′N 128°15′E / 35.250°N 128.250°ECoordinates: 35°15′N 128°15′E / 35.250°N 128.250°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Yeongnam |
| Capital | Changwon |
| Subdivisions | 8 cities; 10 counties |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Park Wan-soo (People Power) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,533 km2 (4,067 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 4th |
| Population (December, 2018) | |
| • Total | 3,447,687 |
| • Rank | 2nd |
| • Density | 327.86/km2 (849.2/sq mi) |
| Metropolitan Symbols | |
| • Flower | Rose |
| • Tree | Zelkova |
| • Bird | White heron |
| ISO 3166 code | KR-48 |
| Dialect | Gyeongsang |
| Website | Official website (English) |
History
In 1895, Gyeongsang-do divided. In the south, the west was called Jinju, and the east Dongnae. In 1896, Jinju and Dongnae joined, making Gyeongsangnam-do. In 1896 the provincial capital was Jinju, but it changed to Busan in 1925. In 1963, Busan separated, so in 1983 the provincial capital moved to Changwon. Ulsan separated in 1997.
Geography
South Gyeongsang's area is 10531.1km². It occupies 10.6% of South Korea's whole area. South Gyeongsang's area is the fourth largest of the 16 cities and provinces.
Population
South Gyeongsang's population is 3,364,695 and the population density is 307/km².
District
There are 8 cities and 10 counties in South Gyeongsang.
South Gyeongsang Province Media
- Yeongnamru Miryang Gyeongsangnamdo.JPG
Yeongnamnu in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province. A pavilion from the Joseon.
- Oedong, Kimhae.JPG
김해시 외동 일대. 경운산에서 촬영.
- Korea-Tongyeong-Cityscape-05.jpg
Cityscape of Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang province, South Korea from Hallyeo Waterway Observation dock.
- Yangsan newtown 001.JPG
양산신도시
- South Gyeongsang Municipal.svg
South Gyeongsang Municipal
Gyeongnam Regional Government Complex in Changwon
- Koo In-Hwoi.jpg
故 구인회 LG 창업회장의 품질경영 어록이 담길 액자 시안
- Changnyeong Hwawang Temple.JPG
Changnyeong Temple at the base of Mount Hwawang
- 해인사 대웅전.jpg
합천 해인사 전경
- The Jinju National Museum2.jpg
The Jinju National Museum
Other websites
- http://www.gyeongnam.go.kr/jsp/main/main.jsp Archived 2017-01-03 at the Wayback Machine
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