Fun facts about Changwon
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Changwon was first named in 1408 during the Joseon period.
Changwon
South Korea
Changwon is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and the 11th largest city of the country. A port city, Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south, and the cities of Busan and Gimhae to the east. The city of Miryang lies to the northeast, and Jinju to the west.
From the “History” section
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The longest straight road in South Korea, Changwon Daero, is designed to serve as an emergency runway.
Changwon
South Korea
Changwon is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and the 11th largest city of the country. A port city, Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south, and the cities of Busan and Gimhae to the east. The city of Miryang lies to the northeast, and Jinju to the west.
From the “History” section
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Changwon is located on the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, on the Nakdong River delta.
Changwon
South Korea
Changwon is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and the 11th largest city of the country. A port city, Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south, and the cities of Busan and Gimhae to the east. The city of Miryang lies to the northeast, and Jinju to the west.
From the “Geography” section
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Changwon has one of the largest foreign populations in South Korea, largely due to the Masan Free Trade Zone.
Changwon
South Korea
Changwon is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and the 11th largest city of the country. A port city, Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south, and the cities of Busan and Gimhae to the east. The city of Miryang lies to the northeast, and Jinju to the west.
From the “Culture and contemporary life” section
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The name Nubija, Changwon's bike-sharing system, means 'to travel' and 'bicycle' in Korean.
Changwon
South Korea
Changwon is the capital and largest city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and the 11th largest city of the country. A port city, Changwon is bordered by Masan Bay to the south, and the cities of Busan and Gimhae to the east. The city of Miryang lies to the northeast, and Jinju to the west.
From the “Transportation” section
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