Fun facts about Suwon
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Suwon literally means 'water source'.
Suwon
South Korea
Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul.
From the “Name” section
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Suwon has been inhabited since at least the early Bronze Age.
Suwon
South Korea
Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul.
From the “History” section
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The city is primarily composed of Precambrian metamorphic rock.
Suwon
South Korea
Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul.
From the “Geography” section
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Suwon is 50.3% male and 2.9% foreign.
Suwon
South Korea
Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul.
From the “Demography” section
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The largest employer in Suwon is Samsung Electronics, founded in the city in 1969.
Suwon
South Korea
Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul.
From the “Economy” section
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