South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

From the Gyeongsangnam/Kyongsangnam web site:

The flag features the symbol mark of the province. The meaning is described as:

Red color at the top [symbolises the] Passionate spirit of Gyeongsangnam-do people who love their province and nation.
Green color on the left [symbolises the] Nature and industries forming harmony.
Yellow color on the right [symbolises the] Fertile earth as the base of life.
Blue color at the bottom [symbolises the] Cleanliness of Nakdonggang River and the South Sea.
White color at the center [symbolises the] Strong Gyeongsangnam-do that shines like the rising sun.

The circle as a whole is founded on the spirit of unity to develop the whole areas of Gyeongsangnam-do equally by utilizing the abundant nature and the capabilities of Gyeongsangnam-do people.

Furthermore it represents Gyeongsangnam-do's infinite growth into the world by means of boosting the advanced technology and cultural & Tourism industry competitively in the 21st century of Asia Pacific Era.

researched by Phil Nelson, 10 October 2005