Geographic features

Jeollanam-do is located in the southwest corner of the Korean Peninsula, adjoining the sea to the west and south. Jeollanam-do is the starting point of the Eurasian Continent and the gateway to the Pacific Ocean, neighboring China to the west and Japan to the southeast across the sea. It has the largest number of islands with 2,219 and the longest coast line of 6,419km in Korea, as well as one of the top five largest natural mudflats in the world. It has a temperate climate with distinct four seasons.

Main industries

Marine logistics, shipbuilding, petrochemicals, steel production, high-tech industry, renewable energy, green industry

Symbols

Provincial tree: Gingko
Provincial flower: Camellia
Provincial bird: Oriental turtle-dove

Number of visitors(2022)

56.18 million

Administrative divisions

5 cities, 17 counties

Official website

http://www.jeonnam.go.kr/