Gyeongsan () is a

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North Gyeongsang North Gyeongsang Province ( ko, 경상북도, translit=Gyeongsangbuk-do, ) is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, and remained a province of Korea until the ...

Province,

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. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area. Numerous

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are located in Gyeongsan, such as Yeungnam University, Daegu University, Daekyeung University,

Catholic University of Daegu Daegu Catholic University ( DCU, previously named Catholic University of Daegu) is a private research university in Daegu, South Korea. DCU is known for its academic strength, especially in the field of medical, pharmacy, health science, psycholo ...

Daegu Haany University Daegu Haany University is a South Korean university specialized in providing training for practitioners of Oriental medicine. The main campus is located a short distance outside Daegu in Gyeongsan City, North Gyeongsang province. Another campus ...

and Gyeongil University.

Symbols of City

The city flower is the

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which grows well even in poor soil conditions. The city bird is the magpie. Its clear song reflects the bright and hopeful spirits of citizens. The city tree is the

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. It symbolizes the constant prosperity, perseverance and elegant traits of Gyeongsan citizens.

International Chemistry Olympiad

Gyeongsan was the host for the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad (2 July 2006 - 11 July 2006).

Twin towns – sister cities

Gyeongsan is twinned with: * Gangdong (Seoul), South Korea * Jōyō, Japan *

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, South Korea *

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, China

Administrative districts

Gyeongsan is divided into 3 eup, 5 myeon and 7 dong. Amnyang was promoted to eup status on 1 January 2020.

Location

Gyeongsan city lies mid-western part of

Gyeongsangbuk-do North Gyeongsang Province ( ko, 경상북도, translit=Gyeongsangbuk-do, ) is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, and remained a province of Korea until the ...

. It is close to several big cities such as Daegu,

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and many other places.

Climate

The climate is mild because of its southern location. However, being landlocked makes its climate continental. The amount of rainfall is less than the average yearly rainfall of Korea, due to its geographical characteristics.

References

External links

City government web site
Cities in North Gyeongsang Province {{SouthKorea-geo-stub