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South Korea

Republic of Korea

Region

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital

Seoul

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The flag of South Korea has a white field, at the center of which is a red and blue Taegeuk circle surrounded by four black trigrams, one in each corner.

The flag of South Korea has a white field, at the center of which is a red and blue Taegeuk circle surrounded by four black trigrams, one in each corner.

Population
51,780,579
Area
100,210 km²
Time Zone
UTC+09:00
Top-Level Domain
.kr

About South Korea

South Korea is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Seoul. With a population of 51,780,579, it ranks among the highly populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 100,210 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 516.72 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.

The official language of South Korea is Korean, .

The currency used in South Korea is the South Korean won (₩), .

South Korea is a member of the United Nations.

In South Korea, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+09:00 time zone.

South Korea shares its borders with 1 country: North Korea, .

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Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of South Korea

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Seoul
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: 한국
  • Demonym: South Korean
  • Top Level Domain: .kr, .한국
  • Calling Code: +82
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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