South Korea 🇰🇷
South Korea 🇰🇷: capital Seoul, population 52 million, located in Asia. Currency: South Korean Won (₩). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Seoul
- Population: 52 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Korean
- Currency: South Korean Won (â‚©)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Korea
- Area: 100,210 km² (38,691 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: South Korean
- Internet domain: .kr
Fun Facts About South Korea
- Has the fastest internet speeds in the world.
- K-pop music and TV dramas are global cultural phenomena.
- Invented the world's first metal movable type printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Korea known for?
South Korea is known for several things — Has the fastest internet speeds in the world; K-pop music and TV dramas are global cultural phenomena; Invented the world's first metal movable type printing.
How big is South Korea?
South Korea covers about 100,210 square kilometers (38,691 square miles), in the Eastern Asia region.
Is South Korea landlocked?
No. South Korea has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from South Korea called?
People from South Korea are called South Korean.
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
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