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North Korea : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More

February 16, 2018 by Study Mentor Leave a Comment

Country North Korea 
Continent Asia 
Location 40.33990 N, 127.51010 E 
Map of North Korea  Map of North Korea
Flag  North Korea flag
Area 120,540 km² 
Coastline 1,550 miles 
Neighboring Countries  South Korea 

Japan 

Taiwan 

Mongolia 

China 

Hong Kong 

Macao 

Russia 

Northern Mariana Islands 

Philippines 

Laos 

Vietnam 

Myanmar 

Bhutan 

Palau 

Thailand 

Cambodia 

Bangladesh 

Nepal 

Brunei 

Federated States of Micronesia 

Kyrgyzstan 

Tajikistan 

Malaysia 

Indonesia 

Time Zone Pyongyang Time (UTC +8:30) 
Population 25.426 million (2017) 
Symbol  North Korea symbol
Founded Date September 9th, 1948 
Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un 
National Anthem 

‘’Aegukka’’ 

Motto 

‘’Choson gui (Powerful and Prosperous Nation)’’ 

National Dog Pungsan Dog 
National Bird Northern Goshawk 
National Tree Pine 
National Flower Magnolia Sieboldii 
National Dish Kimchi 
Cereals Produce Mainly Maize 

Millet 

Potatoes 

Rice 

Sorghum 

Sweet(Potatoes) 

Wheat 

National Sport Football 
National Dance Korean Dance 
National Language Korean 
Seasons in North Korea Autumn Season 

Spring Season 

Summer Season 

Winter Season 

Prestigious Awards of North Korea Military Awards – Medal for Military Medal, Medal for Merits, Medal of Military Service Honour 

Civilian Awards – Hero of Labour, Hero of the Republic 

Cinema Award – Pyongyang International Film Festival, Blue Dragon Film Awards 

Traditional Dress Hanbok 
Religion in North Korea Non-Religious/Atheist (64.3%) 

Korean Shamanism (16%) 

Chondoism (13.5%) 

Buddhism (4.5%) 

Christianity (1.7%) 

Average Marriage age in North Korea 21.8 years for men and 20.3 years for women 
Capital Pyongyang (390 2’N 125045’E) 
Number of Provinces 9 Provinces 
Largest ProvinceSouth Pyongan 
Smallest ProvinceRyanggang 
Number of Cities 27 Cities 
Largest CityPyongyang 
Smallest CityManpo 
Literacy rate 99% (males) 

99% (females) 

Type of Government Juche 

Republic 

Socialist State 

Totalitarianism 

Unitary State 

One-party State 

GDP PPP – $40 billion (2017) 

Nominal – $25 billion (2017) 

GDP per capita $1,800 (2017) 
Total Number of North Korea Army 13,000,000 (Manpower) 
Currency North Korean won (₩) (KPW) 
Calling Code +850 
Internet TLD .kp 
ISO 3166 code KP 
FestivalsKim II Sung Birthday Celebration 

May Day 

Dragon Boat Festival 

Victory Day 

Liberation Day 

Worker’s Party of Korea Foundation Day 

Historic Sites Demilitarized Zone 

Former Residence of Mangyongdae 

Tomb of King Kongmin 

Tanjun Mausoleum 

 Old Wonsan Station 

 Kaesong Namdaemun 

 Yaoshuili Tomb Murals 

 Tomb of King Tongmyong 

Protected Areas6 National Parks 
Longest RiverYalu River 
Longest BridgeSino-Korean Friendship Bridge  
Largest Lake Heaven Lake 
Largest Island Pansong Archipelago 
Highest MountainPaektu Mountain 
Biggest DamNampo Dam 
Biggest WaterfallKuryong Falls 
Biggest Airport Pyongyang International Airport 
Total Number of Airport 54 Airports 
Total Number of Universities30 Universities 
Tallest BuildingMirae Scientists Street Residential Tower 
Richest person of North Korea Kim Jong-un 
Best places to visit in North Korea Panmunjom 

Myohyang-san 

Tower of Juche Idea 

Kim II-sung Square 

Mangyongdae Residence of Kim II Sung 

The Pyongyang Metro 

Koryo Museum 

USS Pueblo 

Chollima Statue 

Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang 

Official Website http://www.naenara.com.kp/en/ 

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