North Gyeongsang facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Gyeongsang Province |
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| 경상북도 | |
| Province | |
| Country | South Korea |
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| Region | Yeongnam |
| Capital | Andong |
| - elevation | 139 m (456 ft) |
| - coordinates | 36°34′N 128°43′E / 36.567°N 128.717°E |
| Area | 19,030 km² (7,348 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,700,328 (October 2014) |
| Density | 142 /km² (368 /sq mi) |
| Subdivisions | 10 cities (Si); 13 counties (Gun) |
| Governor | Kim Kwan-yong |
| ISO 3166-2 | KR-46 |
North Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상북도) is a province in South Korea. Gyeongsang Province divided into North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang in 1896.
Daegu was the capital from 1896 to 1981, but Daegu left the province in 1981. The capital changed to Andong in 2016.
North Gyeongsang Province has 19% of South Korea's land.
History
Gyeongsang Province was Jinhan and Byeonhan's territory in ancient times. Later Jinhan became Gaya and Byeonhan became Silla. Since Silla conquered Gaya, all of Gyeongsang Province became Silla's. When Silla collapsed and Goryeo was founded, Dongnambuseosa was established in the Gyeongsang area and it ruled the province. From Goryeo King Hyeonjong's period, the province started to be called Gyeongsang Province. In the Joseon Dynasty, which was founded after Goryeo, Gyeongsang Province was divided into Left Gyeongsang and Right Gyeongsang. In 1895, Gyeongsang Province was replaced by 4 districts. Later, in 1896, the districts were abolished, and today's North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang were formed. In 1981 Daegu Metropolitan City separated from the province.
Administrative Districts
Currently, North Gyeongsang has 10 cities (si) and 13 counties (gun).
Images for kids
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Night view of Pohang
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View of Hahoe Folkvillage in Andong
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View of Yangdong Folk Village in Gyeongju
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View of Muryangsojieon lantern statue and Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju
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Bulguk Temple in Gyeongju
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Gyeongsang del Norte para niños
