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South Gyeongsang is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the southern half of the former Gyeongsang province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Changwon.
Geography
The province is part of the Yeongnam region, and is bounded on the east by the East Sea, on the north by North Gyeongsang province, on the west North and South Jeolla provinces, and on the south by the Korea Strait. Most of the province is drained by the Nakdong River and its tributaries.
Resources
The Nakdong delta plain around Gimhae is one of the best granaries in South Korea. Agricultural products form South Gyeongsang include rice, beans, potatoes, and barley. The area is renowed for its cotton, sesame, and fruits which are grown along the southern seaside. A number of marine products are caught. The province is one of the country's leading fisheries.
Major cities
The largest cities in the region are Busan and Ulsan, which are separately administered as provincial-level Metropolitan Cities. Apart from Changwon, other large or notable cities include Gimhae, Jinhae, Masan, and Jinju.
Attractions
South Gyeongsang is the home of Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and attracts many tourists. It is located in the national park around Jirisan (1,915 m) on the border with North Jeolla. The temple was first built in 802.
Administrative divisions
South Gyeongsang is divided into 10 cities ("Si" or "Shi") and 10 counties ("Gun"). The names below are given in English, Hangul, and Hanja.
Cities
Counties
See also
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