South Korea: flag, capital and facts

Flag of South Korea

South Korea is a country in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Seoul. It covers about 100,210 km² (38,691 sq mi). The official language is Korean. It shares land borders with 1 country.

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South Korea at a glance

Official name
Republic of Korea
Capital
Seoul
Region
Eastern Asia (Asia)
Area
100,210 km² (38,691 sq mi)
Official language
Korean
Currency
South Korean won (₩)
People
South Korean
Calling code
+82
Internet domain
.kr, .한국
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of South Korea is Seoul.

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

South Korea uses the South Korean won (₩).

The official language of South Korea is Korean.

South Korea borders North Korea.

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