South Jeolla Province
전라남도 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 전라남도 |
• Hanja | 全羅南道 |
• McCune‑Reischauer | Chŏllanam-do |
• Revised Romanization | Jeollanam-do |
Coordinates: 34°45′N 127°0′E / 34.750°N 127.000°E | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Honam |
Capital | Muan County |
Subdivisions | 5 cities; 17 counties |
Government | |
• Governor | Kim Yung-rok (Democratic) |
Area | |
• Total | 12,247 km2 (4,729 sq mi) |
• Rank | 3rd |
Population (October, 2014)[1] | |
• Total | 1,902,324 |
• Rank | 6th |
• Density | 142/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Metropolitan Symbols | |
• Flower | Camellia japonica |
• Tree | Ginkgo |
• Bird | Oriental turtle dove |
ISO 3166 code | KR-46 |
Dialect | Jeolla |
Website | Official website (English) |
South Jeolla Province, or Jeollanam-do (hangul: 전라남도; hanja: 全羅南道; McCune-Reischauer: Chŏllanam-do; Revised Romanization: Jeollanam-do), is a province in the southwest of South Korea.
The province keeps partnerships with many cities and provinces around the world.[2]