Jeju-do
province in South Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jeju-do (Korean for Jeju Province) is a province in South Korea. Most of Jeju Province is Jeju Island, which is the largest island in South Korea. The island was created as a result of a volcanic eruption. Jeju-do is in the southern part of South Korea. Many people visit this island on honeymoon or to sight-see. Because Jeju-do is in the southern part of South Korea, it's warmer than the rest of South Korea.
Jeju Province
제주도 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 제주특별자치도 |
• Hanja | 濟州特別自治道 |
• McCune‑Reischauer | Cheju T'ŭkpyŏl Chach'ido |
• Revised Romanization | Jeju Teukbyeoljachi-do |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Jeju |
Capital | Jeju City |
Subdivisions | 2 cities; 0 counties |
Government | |
• Governor | Goo Man-Sup (Acting) |
• Body | Jeju Provincial Council |
• National Representation - National Assembly | 3 / 253 1.19% (constituency seats) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,849 km2 (714 sq mi) |
• Rank | 9th |
Population (October, 2014) | |
• Total | 604,771 |
• Rank | 9th |
• Density | 327.1/km2 (847/sq mi) |
Metropolitan Symbols | |
• Flower | Rhododendron |
• Tree | Cinnamomum camphora |
• Bird | Woodpecker |
Area code | +82-64-7xx |
Languages | Jeju, Korean |
HDI (2017) | 0.888[1] very high |
Website | Official website (English) |
- This article is about the province. For the island itself, see Jeju Island. For the World Heritage Site, see Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes.
Jejudo has exotic views and fruits compared to other places in South Korea. A few things it is famous for are Jeonbokjuk (a kind of congee made of abalone) and Dekopon. Hallasan, the highest mountain in South Korea, is at the center of Jeju-do. The Natural World Heritage Site Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes is also on the island.[2][3]