Hanzeong

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Modern buildings in Hanzeong.

Hanzeong is the capital of Metzetta, and the country's largest, most populous city. 9.5 million people live in the city, around 12% of the country's entire population. The metropolis sprawls over an area of more than 600 square miles.

Etymology

Night scene from Hanzeong.

Hanzeong roughly translates as Giant Fortress.

History

Hanzeong is an ancient settlement, possibly one of the oldest in the country. It was said to have been founded by Yang-jo over 4000 years ago.

Geography

Hanzeong skyline at night.

Hanzeong lies on the west coast of Metzetta. Hanzeong has expanded far beyond its original boundaries, enveloping the city of Inyang and many surrounding counties.

Government

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Administrative Districts

Hanzeong is divided into 25 gu (districts) and each gu is divided into dong (neighbourhoods). Each dong is nominally divided into tong, and each tong is divided into ban, however tong and ban are rarely used in everyday life.

Districts of Hanzeong
Dangun District Gangpa District Macheon District Pengcheon District Socheon District
Dochaemun District Hangjin District Mechi District Peonam District Tancheon District
Doekan District Inwae District Nunam District Sadeungpo District Uinyeo District
Ganggeum District Jindo District Oli District Seongnam District Yang District
Gangjung District Karam District Pazwae District Seongwon District Yucheon District

Demographics

9.5 million people live in Hanzeong.

Economy

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Architecture

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Culture

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Media

Baeyang Public Broadcasting is based in Hanzeong.

Sports

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Transportation

Rail

As well as its connections to the country-wide rail network, Hanzeong is also served by the Hanzeong Metropolitan Railway.

Air

Hanzeong International Airport is the largest airport in Metzetta. Hanzeong is also served by Inyang International Airport and the domestic-only Wassi Airport.

Road

As Metzetta's capital Hanzeong enjoys a tight connection to the country's highway system.

Sea

While Hanzeong does not occupy the most accessible portion of Metzetta's coastline, the port still sees some use from cargo and ferry services.

Education

Hanzeong hosts many universities including Hanzeong National Sport University, Hanzeong National Arts University, Hanzeong National University, Hanzeong National University of Education, Hanzeong National University of Technology, University of Hanzeong, Nunam Presbyterian University, Pengcheon University for The Arts, Metzetta Imperial University, Meseda Women's University, Uinyeo Women's University, Yucheon Women's University, Hanzeong University of Foreign Studies, Hangjin University of Business, Metzetta University of Conservation, Tancheon Metropolitan University, Daeku Institute of Science and Technology, Macheon Institute of Science and Technology, Seongnam University, Ganggeum University, Peonam Agricultural Institute, University of Inwae, Gangjung Institute of Medicine and the University of Metzettan Studies.

International Relations

Hanzeong hosts the embassies of the countries with which Metzetta has diplomatic relations. The following countries have diplomatic missions in Hanzeong;

 Urcea,  Takatta Loa,  Corumm, Grajnidar,  The Cape,  Alstin,  Kiravia,  Stenza, Jalqolak, Shingtu, Xingkai'pei,  Caphiria, Zaclaria,  Fiannria, Soirwind

Sister Cities

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