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• South KoreaSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
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Overview of South Korea
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South Korea is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China (Mainland China) to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China (Taiwan) to the south.
Area
Total 100,210 km2 (108th)
Water (%) 0.3
Population
2010 estimate 48,875,000 (24th)
Density 491/km2 (21st)
1,271/sq mi
Currency: South Korean won (₩) (KRW)
Time zone
Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+9)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .kr, .한국
Calling code: 82
Officially name: Republic of Korea
Capital: Seoul
Largest city: Seoul
Official language: Korean
Government: Presidential republic
Capital: Seoul
Largest city: Seoul
Official language: Korean
Government: Presidential republic
South Korea is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China (Mainland China) to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China (Taiwan) to the south.
Area
Total 100,210 km2 (108th)
Water (%) 0.3
Population
2010 estimate 48,875,000 (24th)
Density 491/km2 (21st)
1,271/sq mi
Currency: South Korean won (₩) (KRW)
Time zone
Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+9)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .kr, .한국
Calling code: 82
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