North Korea is a country in East Asia, Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang, with a population of approximately 25.9M and a total area of 120,538 km². The official language is Korean and the currency is the North Korean Won (KPW).
North Korea covers an area of 120,538 km² with a population density of 215/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $28B (est.) ($1,081 (est.) per capita) and gained independence in 1948. It has a coastline of 2,495 km.
North Korea is the world's most isolated country — ordinary citizens cannot access the internet, travel abroad or consume foreign media. The state controls every aspect of life and maintains the world's most extensive personality cult around the Kim dynasty.
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The mausoleum of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il — one of the world's most elaborate personality cult monuments
The world's largest choreographed performance — 100,000+ performers creating human mosaics
A sacred volcanic mountain on the China border — the mythological birthplace of the Korean people
The world's most heavily fortified border — 4km wide strip separating North and South Korea
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
The official language(s) of North Korea are Korean.
The population of North Korea is approximately 25.9M.
North Korea uses the North Korean Won (KPW).
North Korea is located in Asia, in the East Asia region.
North Korea has a GDP of $28B (est.), with a GDP per capita of $1,081 (est.).
The best time to visit North Korea is April–June, September–October. The climate is Temperate continental, cold winters, hot summers.
Visa required — tourists must join state-approved tours, US citizens banned
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