North Korea 🇰🇵
North Korea 🇰🇵: capital Pyongyang, population 26 million, located in Asia. Currency: North Korean Won (₩). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Pyongyang
- Population: 26 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Korean
- Currency: North Korean Won (â‚©)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Area: 120,538 km² (46,540 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: North Korean
- Internet domain: .kp
Fun Facts About North Korea
- One of the most isolated countries in the world.
- Has a massive stadium that can seat 114,000 people.
- Its calendar counts years from 1912, the birth year of its founder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Korea known for?
North Korea is known for several things — One of the most isolated countries in the world; Has a massive stadium that can seat 114,000 people; Its calendar counts years from 1912, the birth year of its founder.
How big is North Korea?
North Korea covers about 120,538 square kilometers (46,540 square miles), in the Eastern Asia region.
Is North Korea landlocked?
No. North Korea has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.
What are people from North Korea called?
People from North Korea are called North Korean.
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
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