South Chungcheong Province
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.
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 |
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| Coordinates: 36°30′N 126°45′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.
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