South Gyeongsang Province

South Gyeongsang (also spelled Kyongsang-nam) is a province (do) in the south east of South Korea. To the east it is bounded by the East Sea (Sea of Japan). To the north lies North Gyeongsang, to the west North Jeolla and South Jeolla. To the south it is bounded by the Korea Strait. It is home to the Haein Temple.

The capital of the province Busan was adminstratively seperated in 1963.

Most of the province is irrigated by the river Naktong and its tributaries. The delta plain Kimhae is one of the best granaries in South Korea. Agricultural produce form South Gyeongsang includes rice, beans, potatoes and barley. The area is renowed for its cotton, sesame and fruits which are grown along the southern seaside. A number of marine products are caught. The province is one of the country's leading fisheries.

In the cities of Chinju, Chungmo and Samchonpo there is light industry. Heavy industry and chemical factories are concentrated in the cities of Ulsan, Masan and Chinhae.

The Haein Temple attracts national tourists. It is located in the national park around Chirisan (1915 m) on the border with North Jeolla. The temple was built in 802.

Area: 11859 square kilometres

Length of coastline: about 2250 kilometres.

Population: 3 700 000 (1990, estimate).