Eastern Asia, northern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Korea Bay and the Sea of Japan, between China and South Korea.
The first recorded kingdom (Choson) on the Korean Peninsula dates from approximately 2300 B.C. Over the subsequent centuries, three main kingdoms -- K ...
Longitude: 127
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to North Korea:
10,880.193 km
Terrain:
Mostly hills and mountains separated by deep, narrow valleys; wide coastal plains in west, discontinuous in east.
Natural Resources:
Coal, iron ore, limestone, magnesite, graphite, copper, zinc, lead, precious metals, hydropower.
Industries:
Military products; machine building, electric power, chemicals; mining (coal, iron ore, limestone, magnesite, graphite, copper, zinc, lead, and precious metals), metallurgy; textiles, food processing; tourism.
Population: 26,298,666
Population concentrated in the plains and lowlands; least populated regions are the mountainous provinces adjacent to the Chinese border; largest concentrations are in the western provinces, particularly the municipal district of Pyongyang, and around Hungnam and Wonsan in the east.
Area: 120,538 km2
slightly larger than Virginia; slightly smaller than Mississippi
Strategic location bordering China, South Korea, and Russia; mountainous interior is isolated and sparsely populated.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| kor | Korean |
Korean
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| KPW | North Korean won | ₩ |
Capital City: Pyongyang
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 12:41 pm (GMT+09:00)
The flag of North Korea is composed of three horizontal bands — a large central white-edged red band, and a blue band above and beneath the red band. On the hoist side of the red band is a red five-pointed star within a white circle.
Bordering Countries
North Korea is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting North Korea
You're in for a treat! North Korea is a fascinating place to explore, especially from September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Unique cultural and political experience
- Historic sites and monuments
- Beautiful natural landscapes
- Strict government controls
- Limited freedom of movement
- Health and safety concerns
- 4.4HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- North Korean cuisine features rice, noodles, and vegetables.
- Popular dishes include kimchi, naengmyeon, and bulgogi.
- Freshly made kimchi and local alcoholic beverages are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the capital city of Pyongyang
- Explore the DMZ
- Visit Mount Paektu
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