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Revision as of 08:38, 6 April 2010
Hwaseong
화성 華城 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 화성시 |
| • Hanja | 華城市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hwaseong-si |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Hwasŏng-si |
 Metapolis skyscrapers in New Dongtan City | |
 Emblem of Hwaseong | |
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| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon |
| Administrative divisions | 3 eup, 10 myeon, 8 dong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 688 km2 (266 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 476,297 |
| • Density | 692.3/km2 (1,793/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Seoul |
Hwaseong is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It has the largest area of farmland of any city or county in Gyeonggi province.[1] Seoul Subway Line 1 passes through Hwaseong, stopping at Byeongjeom Station. Famous people from Hwaseong include soccer player Cha Bum-Kun.
Climate
Hwaseong city is located in the western area of the Korean Peninsula. The temperatures in winter are low along the coast since it is located in the lower plains and close to the inland China Sea (West Sea) where the water level is shallow.[2] Additionally, Siberian air flows directly into the western flatlands of the Korean peninsula, making several areas colder.
Universal Studio
On November 27, 2007 the city was chosen as the site for the future Universal Studios South Korea theme park, set to open in 2012, which will be the world's largest Universal Studios theme park, being larger than all the other four Universal Studios theme parks combined.[3] The USD $3.1 billion park is expected to create at least 58,000 new jobs.[4]
Local products
Lots of special products sell in the Hwaseong area that are different from other regions of Gyeonggi-do. There are many facilities growing products ranging from honey melons to herbs. Additionally, dairy products are also available including meats, eggs, and milk. Hangwa is also made by local companies as a speciality.[5]
Symbols
- Flower : Forsythia
- Tree : Ginko
- Bird : Pigeon
Sister Cities
See also
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37°12′N 126°46′E / 37.200°N 126.767°E
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