South Korea

Republic of Korea

South Korea is a country in Asia. Its capital is Seoul. About 52 million people live here, and the country covers 100,000 km². Its centre lies in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.

Capital: Seoul
Continent: Asia
Population: about 52 million
Area: 100,000 km²

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North Korea

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