Muan County
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Muan County (Muan-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province (Jeollanam-do), South Korea. In 2005, Muan County became the capital of Jeollanam-do following the transfer of the provincial office from its previous location, Gwangju to the village of Namak in Muan. An international airport was opened here, and will probably replace the airports in Gwangju and Mokpo.[2]
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[edit] Modern history
In January 1st of 1963, several villages (ri in Korean) were incorported into Mokpo city and huge reorganization was made by Korean government.[3] In 1979, Muan township was promoted to town (eup of South Korea). In 1980, Illo township was also promoted into town.[4]
[edit] Symbols
- Flower : The Chrysanthemum
- Tree : The Zelkova tree
- Bird : The white Heron
[edit] Location
Muan County is located on the western tip of the South Western part of Korea except for Sinan county. It has speciality of connecting sea and land. Beaches are also near coastline.
Muan borders Yeongsan river with Naju and Hampyeong to north, Yeongam to east, Mokpo to south. These surroundings have influenced the industrial and cultural structure of Muan County.[5]
[edit] Enterprise city
Muan was designated an enterprise city in Yeongam county. China is going to invest in the Muan area as part of cooperation with South Korea. It was reported that the Chinese government officially promised to invest in and establish the complex area, as well as support a college, China-town and distribution warehouses.[6]
[edit] Mud
Muan includes a large area of mudlands. The western area of the Korean peninsula has a large amount of mud thanks to the Rias coast. However, many mudlands have been destroyed or reclaimed for expanding city areas or industrial complexes.
The mudlands of Muan were designated one of the wetlands of the Ramsar Convention.
[edit] Festival
Muan is widely known for its Lotus Festival. The lotus flowers bloom fully every summer in a huge reservoir. Tourists can walk into the huge lotuslands via the many bridges that crisscross the water. Visitors may also ride the 'duck boats.'
[edit] Special product
There are lots of famous products which are largely farming goods from oninons to lotus-using. In case of onion, Muan puts out 16% of the national onion production. Its production volume is the best in Korea. As it grows mostly in the fertile yellow soil and sea breezes, it has the best quality when it comes to taste and scent.[7]
Muan county officially reported to host farming cluster of sweet potato, onion and lotus. Powder of lotus is used for making noodles.
[edit] Sister Cities
[edit] References
- ^ Welcome to muan-gun
- ^ Welcome to muan-gun
- ^ Alteration of the districts of boundaries including cities and counties(1962.11.21.)
- ^ Regulation concerning establishment of 35 eup(towns). (1980. 10. 21.)
- ^ Official page
- ^ 무안기업도시 한중국제산단 민간자본금 증액 ‘개발 탄력’ 2008.01.11 http://www.fnnews.com/view?ra=Sent0501m_01A&corp=fnnews&arcid=0921202978&cDateYear=2008&cDateMonth=01&cDateDay=11&
- ^ Official page of Muan
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