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South Korea — silhouette, capital and facts
South Korea is in Asia and its capital is Seoul. With about 52 million people and 100,210 km², it ranks 107th in area and 28th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of South Korea, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Seoul
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 52 million
- Area
- 100,210 km²
- Language
- Korean
- Currency
- South Korean won
- Flag colors
- white, red, blue, black
Borders
South Korea shares a land border with 1 country: North Korea.
Fun facts about South Korea
- The Korean alphabet, hangul, was created in 1443 by King Sejong and even has a national holiday in its honor.
- On Jeju Island, the haenyeo, older women divers, harvest seafood without oxygen tanks.
- The demilitarized zone separating the Koreas has unintentionally become a wildlife refuge.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
Which continent is South Korea in?
South Korea is in Asia.
Which countries border South Korea?
South Korea shares a land border with 1 country: North Korea.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of South Korea?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. South 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 South Korea?
The Korean alphabet, hangul, was created in 1443 by King Sejong and even has a national holiday in its honor. On Jeju Island, the haenyeo, older women divers, harvest seafood without oxygen tanks. The demilitarized zone separating the Koreas has unintentionally become a wildlife refuge.
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