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North Korea, Asia

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 21 April 2025.

North Korea is a country located in the Eastern Asia sub‑region of the Asia continent.

Easy learning about North Korea

North Korea is located in Eastern Asia
Asia Continent
North Korea population 26 418 204 inhabitants
(2023 UN data)
North Korea Area 120 540 Km2
( 74 900 sq mi)
North Korea Capital cityPyongyang
Neighbouring countriesChina, South Korea, Russia.
North Korea Climatetemperate, with rainfall concentrated in summer; long, bitter winters
Most predominant religiontraditionally Buddhist and Confucian, some Christian and syncretic Chondogyo (Religion of the Heavenly Way)
Currency name & code Won (KPW)
Internet ccTLD.kp
North Korea calling code850
North Korea administrative divisions
  • 9 provinces (do) and 4 special administration cities (si)

    provinces: Chagang,
  • Hambuk (North Hamgyong),
  • Hamnam (South Hamgyong),
  • Hwangbuk (North Hwanghae),
  • Hwangnam (South Hwanghae),
  • Kangwon,
  • P'yongbuk (North Pyongan),
  • P'yongnam (South Pyongan),
  • Ryanggang

    major cities: Kaesong,
  • Nampo,
  • P'yongyang,
  • Rason

    ,
  • note: P'yongyang is identified as a directly controlled city,
  • while Kaesong,
  • Nampo,
  • and Rason are designated as special cities

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