South Chungcheong Province
South Chungcheong Province
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°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 |
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.
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.
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