Wando-gun (Korea)
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Name (Latin)
Wando-gun (Korea)
Coordinates
E1264500 E1264500 N0341500 N0341500 (geonames )
Associated country
Korea (South)
MARC
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Sources of Information
- GeoNames, algorithmically matched, 2009(adm2; 34°15ʹ00ʺN 126°45ʹ00ʺE)
- Wando haejŏ yumul, 1985:p. 9 (Chŏnnam Wando-gun)
- U.S. Office of Geography. South Korea, 1965(Wando-gun, ADMD, 34 10 N, 126 45 E)
Wikipedia description:
Wando County (Korean: 완도군) is a county in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea. It takes its name from the island of Wando, which is the largest island within the county and serves as the county seat. The major military headquarters and trading hub Cheonghaejin, established by General Chang Pogo in 828, was located on Wando Island. Champion golfer K.J. Choi hails from Wando.
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