North Korea: flag, capital and facts

North Korea is a country in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang. It covers about 120,538 km² (46,540 sq mi). The official language is Korean. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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North Korea at a glance

Official name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Capital: Pyongyang
Region: Eastern Asia (Asia)
Area: 120,538 km² (46,540 sq mi)
Official language: Korean
Currency: North Korean won (₩)
People: North Korean
Calling code: +850
Internet domain: .kp
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.

North Korea is in Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.

North Korea uses the North Korean won (₩).

The official language of North Korea is Korean.

North Korea borders China, South Korea and Russia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

North Korea at a glance

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