South Gyeongsang Province

10 counties ( gun )

Gyeongsangnam -do ( South Gyeongsang ) is a province in the southeast of South Korea. To the north it borders Gyeongsangbuk -do, on the east by the Sea of ​​Japan. In the south of the province is bounded by the Korea Strait, to the west by Jeollabuk -do and Jeollanam -do. The provincial capital is Changwon.

Geography

Most of the largely composed of plains province is watered by the Naktong River and its tributaries. The river delta Gimhae is an important granary in South Korea. The highest elevation in the western mountainous country is with 1915 meters of Jirisan.

There is a mild warm climate with average temperatures between 2 ° C in winter and 25 ° C in August. The annual rainfall averages 1500 mm.

Economy

Agricultural Products in Gyeongsangnam -do are rice, beans, potatoes and barley. The province is famous for the production of cotton. Along the southern coast of sesame seeds and fruits are grown. Seafood and fishing are also important.

Light industry is found in the cities Jinju, and Tongyeong Samchonpo. The significant heavy industry in the region ( shipbuilding, aerospace and automotive industry, mechanical and electrical ) is to be found mainly in the cities of Ulsan, Masan and Jinhae on the south coast. To the like Ulsan Busan and Jinhae individually managed was set up a free trade zone. Another free trade zone is located in Masan. The circle Hadong and adjacent areas of the province of Jeollanam -do part of the development project Gwangyang Bay.

Tourism

Built in 802 Haein Temple pulls V.A. domestic tourists. The temple is situated in the National Park of Jiri -san near the border of Jeollabuk -do.

Administrative divisions

Gyeongsangbuk -do is divided into eight cities and ten counties.