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The current name for Gyeonggi Province was first used in the 11th century (1026). The Gyeonggi area of the Korean peninsula has served as the capital region for more than a thousand years. It now plays a vital role in the politics, economy, and culture of Korea.
Korea is located in Northeast Asia, home to a whole range of economic activity. The region can be divided into four parts: north, west, east and central. To the north is Russia , where primary products such as timber and minerals are extracted. The western part, northeastern China, is home to agriculture, light industry and smoke stack industries. The eastern part, Japan, has become the head office for a vast array of advanced industries that have been moving offshore to more cost-efficient locations. The central part is Korea. The center of Korean business and industry is the capital city Seoul and the surrounding Gyeonggi Province. Most industries, from agriculture to information technology, can be found in this area. There is a lot here but there is room for a lot more.
Gyeonggi Province is located in the west-central area of the Korean peninsula and surrounds the Korean capital of Seoul. Situated between longitude 126 ˇĆand 127 ˇĆ East and between latitude 36 ˇĆand 38 ˇĆ North, Gyeonggi Province enjoy a temperate climate. It is bordered to the north by the 38th parallel, and the Yellow Sea to the west. Gyeonggi Province is divided into northern and southern halves by the Han River, which flows through the province from east to west. The northeastern area is mountainous while the southwestern area consists of wide plains. The area of Gyeonggi Province is 10,189§´, accounting for approximately 10.2% of the total land area of South Korea.
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