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North Korea

조선

Eastern Asia, Asia

Korean

North Korea (조선) is a country in Eastern Asia, Asia. With a population of 25,950,000 and an area of 120,538 km², the capital city is Pyongyang. The official language is Korean. The national currency is the North Korean won (₩ KPW).

Quick Facts

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Pyongyang
Capital
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25,950,000
Population
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120,538 km²
Area
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₩ KPW
Currency
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+850
Dial Code
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.kp
TLD

Geography

North Korea is located in Eastern Asia at coordinates 40.00°N, 127.00°E. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Baekdu Mountain at 2,744 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates40.00°N, 127.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointBaekdu Mountain
2,744 m
🏞️ Longest RiverYalu River
813 km
TimezonesUTC+09:00
BordersCHNKORRUS

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in North Korea, including Kim Il-sung Stadium with a capacity of 70,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumKim Il-sung Stadium
70,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about North Korea

What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
What is the population of North Korea?
North Korea has a population of approximately 25,950,000 people.
What currency does North Korea use?
North Korea uses the North Korean won (₩ KPW).
What language is spoken in North Korea?
The official language of North Korea is Korean.
What is the area of North Korea?
North Korea covers a total area of 120,538 km².

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)