Gwangju facts for kids
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Gwangju Metropolitican City
광주광역시
光州廣域市
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Metropolitan City
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Gwangju Metropolitican City | ||
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• Hangul | 광주광역시 | |
• Hanja | 光州廣域市 | |
• Revised Romanization | Gwangju Gwangyeoksi | |
• McCune-Reischauer | Kwangju Kwangyŏksi | |
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Map of South Korea with Gwangju highlighted
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Country | South Korea | |
Region | Honamnam | |
Districts | 5 | |
Area | ||
• Total | 501.24 km2 (193.53 sq mi) | |
Population
(2016)
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• Total | 1,471,819 | |
• Density | 2,970/km2 (7,700/sq mi) | |
• Dialect | Jeolla | |
Flower | Royal Azalea | |
Bird | Dove |
Gwangju is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is in the southwest of Korea and is the center of Honam's economy, culture, education and government.
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See also
In Spanish: Gwangju para niños
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