North Hamgyong Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
| North Hamgyŏng Province | |
|---|---|
| Korean Name | |
| McCune-Reischauer | Hamgyŏng-bukto |
| Revised Romanization | Hamgyeongbuk-do |
| Hangul | 함경 북도 |
| Hanja | 咸鏡北道 |
| Short Name | Hambuk (Hambuk; 함북; 咸北) |
| Statistics | |
| Population | ? |
| Area | ? km² |
| Capital | Ch'ŏngjin; |
| Administrative Divisions | 3 cities (Shi); 12 counties (Kun) |
| Split from | Hamgyŏng;, 1896 |
| Region | Kwanbuk |
| Dialect | Hamgyŏng; |
| Location Map | |
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2 Administrative Divisions 3 See also |
Geography
The province is bordered by China on the north, South Hamgyong on the southwest, and Ryanggang on the west. On the east is the East Sea (Sea of Japan). Rasŏn; Directly Governed City, in the northeast corner of the province, was separated from North Hamgyŏng in 1993.
North Hamgyŏng is divided into 3 cities ("Shi") and 12 counties ("Kun"). One of these 3 cities (Ch'ŏngjin) is further divided into 7 wards ("Kuyeok").
This is an Article on North Hamgyong. Page Contains Information, Facts Details or Explanation Guide About North Hamgyong Administrative Divisions
Cities
Counties
See also