Where is North Korea?
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is located in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula in east Asia.
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea. It is situated on the Taedong River and has an estimated population of 3,255,388. In 1946 the city was split from South Pyongan province. Ryugyong or "capital of willows" is one of the many historic names of the city. Other historic names include Kisong, Hwangsong, Rakrang, Sogyang, Hogyong and Changan.
Which is the largest city of North Korea?The capital, Pyongyang, is the largest city of North Korea. The city covers a total area of 1,233.2 square miles. It is located in the west-central North Korea. During the Japanese occupation(1907-1945) the city was named Heijo. The capital is divided into 18 wards and 1 county.
What is the currency of North Korea?Won is the currency of North Korea. It is a cognate of the Chinese yuan and Japanese yen. Its ISO 4217 code is KPW and is issued by Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It is subdivided into 100 chon. One North Korean won = 8.16610 South Korean won or about 0.7 US cents.
What is the official language of North Korea?The official language of North Korea is Korean. The adoption of foreign terms has been limited in the country. Chinese characters or Hanja are no longer used in the country.
What is the religion of North Korea?The constitution of North Korea grants freedom of religion. Buddhism and Confucianism played an integral part in traditional Korean culture and therefore fare better than other religious groups. According to Open Doors, an organization that supports persecuted Christians, North Korea is the country with most severe persecution of Christians in the world.
What is the literacy rate of North Korea?North Korea is among the world's most literate countries. The average literacy rate of the country is 99%. Education is free in North Korea. It is compulsory until the secondary level. Primary schools are known as people's schools. Higher education is not compulsory.
Who is the political leader of North Korea?North Korea follows the framework of Juche (self-reliance), the official state philosophy. This concept was created by Kim Il-Sung, the founder of the North Korean state. The state functions as a single-party state and is considered to be a totalitarian dictatorship. The highest decisions are made by the National Defence Commission of North Korea. It is led by its chairman, Kim Jong-il. The Eternal President of the country is Kim II-sung(April 15,1912- July 8, 1994). The supreme leader of the country is Kim Jong-il. He is also referred to as the "Dear Leader" or "our Father".
When is the national day of North Korea celebrated?September 9 is celebrated as the national day of the country. On this day in 1948, the country was declared a democratic people's republic. It is the most important national holiday in the country.
What is the emblem of North Korea?The coat of arms of North Korea has the design of the Supung dam under Baekdu Mountain. It bears the beaming light of a red star, with ears of rice forming an oval frame which is bound with a red ribbon bearing the inscription "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea" in Hangul characters.
What is the economy of North Korea like?The economy of North Korea is entirely state-owned and highly centralized command economy. It is one of the world's last centrally planned systems. International trade is highly restricted. Food rations, housing, health care are offered by the state for free. The GDP of the country is 28.2 billion dollars. Main trading partners are China, South Korea, India, Singapore and Russia. The country exports minerals, metallurgical products, textiles, agricultural and fishery products, coal and iron ore while it imports petroleum, grain, machinery and equipment.
