Gurye
| Gurye-gun | ||||
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| Korean alphabet : | 구례군 | |||
| Chinese characters : | 求 禮 郡 | |||
| Revised Romanization : | Gurye-gun | |||
| McCune-Reischauer : | Kurye-gun | |||
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| Province : | Jeollanam-do | |||
| Coordinates : | 35 ° 13 ' N , 127 ° 28' E | |||
| Surface: | 443 km² | |||
| Residents: | 26,784 (as of 2019) | |||
| Population density : | 60 inhabitants per km² | |||
| Structure: | 1 eup, 7 myeon | |||
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The county Gurye ( kor. : 구례군 , Gokseong-gun ) is located in the province of Jeollanam-do in South Korea . The administrative headquarters are in the city of Guryeg-eup. Gurye is a small, picturesque farming town between Jirisan and the Seomjin River. Gurye is the only designated special tourism and leisure zone in all of Jeollanam-do. The district had an area of 443 km² and a population of 26,784 inhabitants in 2019.
During the Samhan period, Gurye was part of Gorap, one of the 54 small states of the Mahan Confederation . As the domain of the Kingdom of Baekje expanded during the Three Kingdoms Period, Gurye was included as one of the kingdom's counties, where it was known as Gucharye (or Guchaji). During the reign of King Gyeongdeok (ruled 742-765), the region was part of Gokseong County when it was given its current name.
Gurye is a popular hiking destination in spring and autumn. The county's landscapes are showcased during annual festivals such as the Sansuyu Flower Festival, the Royal Azalea Festival, and the Piagol Valley Maple Festival. Gurye is also home to Korea's first national park, which is home to some of the country's most important temples.
