Gyeongsan

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Gyeongsan
Hangul:	경산시
Hanja:	慶山市
Revised Romanization:	Gyeongsan-si
McCune-Reischauer:	Kyŏngsan-si
Area:	411.58 km²
Population:	221,196 2002 registration [1]
Pop. density:	537.4 people/km²
Administrative divisions:	2 eup, 6 myeon, 6 dong

Gyeongsan is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area.

Numerous universities are located in Gyeongsan, such as Yeungnam University, Daegu University, Catholic University of Daegu and Gyeongil University.

1 Symbols of City
2 International Chemistry Olympiad
3 Sister cities
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Symbols of City

The city flower is magnolia which has a very strong growing power so that it can grow well in a poor soil. Therefore, it represents the strong spirit of Gyeongsan citizens who pursue the peace. The city bird is magpie, a well known lucky bird. Its clear song reflects the bright and hopeful spirits of citizens. The city tree is ginkgo which is the only existing plant among floral species that had existed before the ice age, and has the only one species. If symbolizes the constant prosperity, perseverance and elegant traits of Gyeongsan citizens.

[edit] International Chemistry Olympiad

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

[edit] Sister cities

Gyeongsan has four sister cities:

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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Administrative divisions of North Gyeongsang province, South Korea
Capital:	Daegu
Cities:	Andong \| Gimcheon \| Gumi \| Gyeongju \| Gyeongsan \| Mungyeong \| Pohang \| Sangju \| Yeongcheon \| Yeongju
Counties:	Bonghwa \| Cheongdo \| Cheongsong \| Chilgok \| Goryeong \| Gunwi \| Seongju \| Uiseong \| Uljin \| Ulleung \| Yecheon \| Yeongdeok \| Yeongyang