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Guri is also the name of a Star Wars character. For the dam, see Guri Dam.

Template:Korean district logo Guri is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is located immediately to the east of Seoul, in the heart of the Capital Metropolitan Area. The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty are located in the city. The low mountain of Achasan is also located here, site of the Baekje-era Acha Mountain Fortress.

Coming into Guri

Guri first became a separate city in 1986. Previously, it had been considered part of Yangju from antiquity until 1980, and part of Namyangju from 1980 to 1986. The name "Guri" was first used in 1914, at which time it was a myeon in Yangju. Guri is connected to Seoul via a commuter railway (Jungang Line).

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Population: 170,000
Daily Deaths: 1.9
Daily Marriage: 3.1
Daily Divorce: 1.3
Fires a Day: 0.3
Students per Teacher: 25
Amount of Cars: 40,910

Famous people Born In Guri

See also

37°34′N 127°07′E / 37.567°N 127.117°E / 37.567; 127.117