North Korea Travel Guide

Where Is North Korea ?

Description : Map showing where is North Korea located in the World.

North Korea, officially called as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is an east Asian country that constitutes the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang is the capital of this country and also the largest city. In its north and northwest, the country shares its border with China and Russia along the Amnok (known as the Yalu in China) and Tumen rivers. To its south, the country shares its border with South Korea. The Yellow Sea and Korea Bay are at its west and Japan across the Sea of Japan is at its east.

The lat long of North Korea is 40 00 N & 127 00 E, the country is in the northern portion of the Korean Peninsula. The total land area covered by the country is that of 120,540 km² (46,540 sq mi), while 4.87% is covered by water.

As per 2013 census, the estimated population in North Korea is 24,895,000. The population density per kilometer is 198.3 (513.6/sq mi).

Paektu Mountain, a volcanic mountain with an elevation of 2,744 meters (9,003 ft) above sea level is the highest point in the country.

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Facts About North Korea
Country Name	North Korea
Continent	Asia
Capital and largest city	Pyongyang
Area	120,540 km² (46,540 sq mi)
Population	24,895,000 (2013 Est.)
Lat Long	40° 0′ 0″ N, 127° 0′ 0″ E
Official Language	Korean
Calling Code	+850
Time Zone	Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Neighbour Countries	China, Russia, South Korea
Internet TLD	.kp
Currency	North Korean won (KPW)

Location Maps of Cities in North Korea

Last Updated Date: April 28, 2017

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