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Kyŏnggi
Kyŏnggi, South Korea A province meaning ‘Near the Capital’ from kyŏng ‘capital’; the provincial capital is also the national capital, Seoul. However, the name could mean ‘Royal Capital’ from ki ‘royal domain’, the ki becoming gi when following the ‐ng of kyŏng.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Kyŏnggi." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Kyŏnggi." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Kynggi.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Kyŏnggi." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Kynggi.html |
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Kyonggi
Kyonggi South Korea: see Gyeonggi . |
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"Kyonggi." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Kyonggi." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Kyonggi.html "Kyonggi." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Kyonggi.html |
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