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North Korea — silhouette, capital and facts
North Korea is in Asia and its capital is Pyongyang. With about 26 million people and 120,538 km², it ranks 97th in area and 55th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of North Korea, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 26 million
- Area
- 120,538 km²
- Language
- Korean
- Currency
- North Korean won
- Flag colors
- blue, red, white
Borders
North Korea shares a land border with 3 countries: South Korea, China, Russia.
Fun facts about North Korea
- Mount Paektu, a volcano on the Chinese border, has a crater lake and is sacred in Korean culture.
- Since the 1953 armistice, the Demilitarized Zone, nearly free of people, has become a refuge for rare wildlife such as cranes.
- Naengmyeon, cold buckwheat noodles, is a traditional dish associated with Pyongyang.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
Which continent is North Korea in?
North Korea is in Asia.
Which countries border North Korea?
North Korea shares a land border with 3 countries: South Korea, China, Russia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of North Korea?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. North Korea is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about North Korea?
Mount Paektu, a volcano on the Chinese border, has a crater lake and is sacred in Korean culture. Since the 1953 armistice, the Demilitarized Zone, nearly free of people, has become a refuge for rare wildlife such as cranes. Naengmyeon, cold buckwheat noodles, is a traditional dish associated with Pyongyang.
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