North Gyeongsang Province is a province in eastern South Korea, and with an area of 18,420 km2 (7,110 sq mi), it is the largest province in the Korean peninsula. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, and remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea.
South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities, 1 special city, 1 special self-governing city, and 14 provinces, including three special self-governing provinces and five claimed by the ROK government. These are further subdivided into a variety of smaller entities, including cities, counties, districts, towns, townships, neighborhoods and villages.
Cheongyang County is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. A predominantly rural area, it is known throughout Korea for the spicy Cheongyang chili peppers which are grown there. Another noted local specialty is the fruit of the gugija. The county is home to Cheongyang Provincial College.
Taean County is a county in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.
Mungyeong is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The local government, economy, and transportation networks are all centered in Jeomchon, the principal town. Mungyeong has a lengthy history, and is known today for its various historic and scenic tourist attractions. The city's name means roughly "hearing good news." Recently, development has been somewhat stagnant with the decline of the coal industry. Since the 1990s, the proportion of people who rely on the tourism industry through Mungyeong Saejae has gradually increased.
Sangju is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, central South Korea. Although Sangju is rather rural, it is very old and was once a key city. Along with Gyeongju, it gives rise to half of the name of the Gyeongsang provinces. Sangju is nicknamed Sam Baek, or "Three Whites", referring to three prominent agricultural products rice, silkworm cocoons, and dried persimmons from the area.
Bonghwa County (Bonghwa-gun) is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It lies inland, at the northern edge of the province, and borders Gangwon province to the north. To the east it is bounded by Yeongyang and Uljin counties, to the south by Andong, and to the west by Yeongju. The county is ringed by the Taebaek and Sobaek Mountains, the highest of which is Taebaeksan (1,566.7m). Because of its mountainous location, Bonghwa has a colder climate than most of the province, with an average annual temperature of 10 °C (50 °F).
Cheongsong County is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
Seongju County (Seongju-gun) is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. This largely agricultural area is located immediately west of the metropolitan city of Daegu. The capital of the county is the town of Seongju.
Uljin County is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Before 1963, Uljin was in Gangwon Province.
Yeongdeok County (Yeongdeok-gun) is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is well known for snow crabs.
Suyeong District is a district (gu) in central Busan, South Korea. It has a population density of about 17,768 inhabitants per square kilometer (46,020/sq mi).
Bupyeong District is one of the 10 administrative divisions that comprise Incheon, South Korea. Bupyeong District comprises an area of 12.35 square miles, and has a population of 508,587. It is located north of Namdong District, east of Seo District, and south of Gyeyang District. The city of Bucheon, in neighboring Gyeonggi Province, comprises its eastern limit.
The Cheongyang chili pepper (Korean: 청양고추) is a medium-sized chili cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum, with intensity of 10,000 Scoville heat units. Cheongyang chili peppers look similar to regular Korean chili peppers, but are many times spicier.
Buk-gu is a non-autonomous district, Pohang in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
Nam District is a non-autonomous district of Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is one of two districts in the city, the other being Buk District.
Yeonil is a town, or eup in Nam-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The township Yeonil-myeon had been upgraded to the town Yeonil-eup in 1980. Yeonil Town Office is located in Geojeong-ri.
Heunghae is a town, or eup in Buk-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The township Uichang-myeon was upgraded to the town Uichang-eup in 1980, and it was renamed Heunghae-eup in 1983. Heunghae Town Office is located in Okseong-ri.
National Route 88 is a national highway in South Korea connecting Yeongyang County to Uljin County. It was established on 25 July 2001.
Wangpicheon (Korean: 왕피천) is a river in eastern South Korea. It flows from Yeongyang County, North Gyeongsang Province to the Sea of Japan, passing through Uljin County and covering a distance of about 61 kilometres (38 mi). The river basins are currently designated as ecological and landscape preservation areas. The Wangpicheon watershed covers an area of roughly 513.71 square kilometres (198.34 sq mi). It has excellent vegetation and natural scenery, and endangered species such as otter, goat, hawk, and rare plants live in the area, as well as a community of many species of fish.
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