North Gyeongsang
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
North Gyeongsang Province is a major administrative region in eastern South Korea, known for its mountainous terrain including the Taebaek and Sobaek ranges. It served as the historical heartland of the Silla Kingdom, which unified the Korean peninsula. The provincial capital was relocated to Andong in 2016.
Statistics
Area
19,029.00 km²
Population
2,546,960