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17-575: Located in northwestern South Gyeongsang Province , the county is surrounded by Changnyeong as well as Euiryeong to the Southeast, Geochang as well as Sancheong-gun to the West. High and precipitous hills are densely situated and the eastern part is flatter by the flowing streams of the Nakdong River. Famous people born in the county include former South Korean president Chun Doo-hwan . Haeinsa

34-479: A Directly Governed City ( Jikhalsi ). In 1983, the provincial capital moved from Pusan to Changwon. In 1995, Pusan became a Metropolitan City ( Gwangyeoksi ), and Ulsan separated from South Gyeongsang Province to become a Metropolitan City in 1997. The province is part of the Yeongnam region , on the north by North Gyeongsang Province , on the west by North Jeolla Province and South Jeolla Province , and on

51-472: Is a province in the southeast of South Korea . The provincial capital is at Changwon . It is adjacent to the major metropolitan center and port of Busan . The UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa , a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and tourist attraction, is located in this province. Automobile and petrochemical factories are largely concentrated along the southern part of

68-469: Is a famous temple located in Hapcheon county. Mt. Namsan Jeilbong is known for its climbing trails year-round views. Its address is Chiin-li, Gaya-myun, Hapcheon, Gyeongnam . Paprika is a popular agriculture good cultivated on the highlands of Mt. Gaya during the summer season. It is hence called Gaya paprika. This paprika is often exported to Japan. Hapcheon is home to the "Imagination" theme park. In

85-656: Is held in Jinhae . The Haman Water Fireworks Festival takes place around Buddha's Birthday in April every year. It is one of the cultures that has existed since the Joseon Dynasty . It originated from the heart of praying for peace in the country. The Jinju National Museum opened in 1984 as the first national museum in South Gyeongsang Province. Visitors can experience cultural heritages in

102-443: Is renowned 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. The largest cities in the region are Busan and Ulsan , which are separately administered as provincial-level Metropolitan Cities . Apart from the capital Changwon , other large or notable cities include Gimhae and Jinju . Gyeongsangnam-do

119-429: Is the home of Haeinsa , a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and attracts many tourists. It is in the national park around Jirisan (1,915 m) on the border with Jeollabuk-do. The temple was first built in 802. Changnyeong County contains three major tourist attractions for the province: Upo Wetland , the natural hotsprings of Bugok , and Hwawangsan . Yangsan -si contains two major temples for

136-614: The Joseon dynastic kingdom. In 1895, southern Gyeongsang was replaced by the districts of Jinju in the west and Dongnae (modern-day Busan ) in the east. In 1896, they were merged to form South Gyeongsang Province. The provincial capital was originally at Jinju; it moved in 1925 to Busan. During the Japanese rule over Korea, the province was known as Keishōnan-dō . In 1948, South Gyeongsang Province became part of South Korea . In 1963, Pusan separated from South Gyeongsang Province to become

153-860: The Sobaek Mountains and Honam to the west. The central lowland spreads along the Nakdonggang River basin. The Nakdonggang River is collecting tributaries of Gyeongsangnam-do to develop the Gimhae Delta Plain near the downstream. Jirisan , Deogyusan , and Bagunsan are lined up in the west. Religion in South Gyeongsang (2015) The Nakdong delta plain around Gimhae is one of the best granaries in South Korea. Agricultural products form Gyeongsangnam-do include rice , beans , potatoes , and barley . The area

170-633: The Province, including Gaya . Haeinsa , one of Korea's top three temples, was built in 802 by two monks Seung-woon and Lee Jung. The temple houses various treasures along with Woodblocks of national treasures, including the Tripitaka Koreana and Janggyeong Panjeon. Gyeongsangnam-do is divided into 8 cities ( si ) and 10 counties ( gun ). The names below are given in English, hangul , and hanja . Gyeongnam Regional Government Complex

187-531: The administrative districts were reorganized, with Gyeongsang-do being divided into Gyeongsangjwa-do (or Gyeongsangjwa Province; left) and Gyeongsangwu-do (or Gyeongsangwu Province; right) as the reference points of the Nakdonggang River . Before 1895, the area corresponding to modern-day South Gyeongsang Province was part of Gyeongsang Province , one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during

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204-688: The county paragliding championship in 2007. As Hapcheon-gun is landlocked, the climate is quite extreme. Average annual temperature is 13.0 °C with the lowest temperature of -16.9 °C (in 1974) and the highest of 39.2 °C (in 1994). The rainfall is approximately 1275.6mm which is quite low compared to other Korean regions. The rainfall is heaviest in the summer. 35°33′59″N 128°09′58″E  /  35.566497°N 128.166007°E  / 35.566497; 128.166007 South Gyeongsang Province South Gyeongsang Province ( Korean : 경상남도 , romanized :  Gyeongsangnam-do , Korean pronunciation: [kjʌŋ.saŋ.nam.do] )

221-424: The park, people can play a survival game under an imaginative war state. Hapcheon lake is also a tourist spot bordering Sancheong county. It is an artificial lake generated by the comprehensive development plan of Nakdong River in 1988. It also meets Hwangmae mountain which is possible to climb and from the peak, there are views of the lake. Paragliding is also possible in Hapcheon. There were people killed during

238-432: The province, extending from Ulsan through Busan, Changwon , and Jinju . The name derives from Korean Gyeongsang  'joyous furthermore'; from gyeong (Korean 경, Hanja 慶 )  'celebrate' and sang (Korean 상, Hanja 尚 )  'append to'. The name derives from the names of the principal cities of Gyeongju ( 경주 ; 慶州 ) and Sangju ( 상주 ; 尙州 ). In 1407, for military purposes,

255-566: The province: Tongdosa and Naewon Temple Beginning in 2002, the Tongyeong International Music Festival is one of the most important music events in Asia. Held every spring, the festival consists of stages from well-known classical music figures and aspiring musicians. It aims to foster young composers and performers. Jinhae Naval Port Festival , one of the biggest cherry blossom festivals in South Korea,

272-591: The south by the Korea Strait far from Nagasaki Prefecture , Japan. Most of the province is drained by the Nakdong River and its tributaries. The total area of the province is 10,533 square kilometres (4,067 sq mi). The tail of the Taebaek Mountains reaches the east of the Province, and the Nakdonggang River flows in the middle of the mountain range. The Province is bordered by

289-560: Was built to integrate government agencies in Changwon and Masan . It was completed in March 2013. Keish%C5%8Dnan-d%C5%8D Keishōnan-dō ( 慶尚南道 , Korean :  경상남도 ) , alternatively Keishōnan Province or South Keishō Province , was a province of Korea under Japanese rule . Its capital was Fuzan (Busan). The province consisted of modern-day South Gyeongsang , South Korea . Number of people by nationality according to

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