North Korea
One of the most closed-off countries on Earth, North Korea keeps its own calendar and its own carefully guarded borders on the northern half of the Korean peninsula.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A wide central red band edged in white over thinner blue bands top and bottom, with a white disc near the hoist bearing a red five-pointed star. Red honours the revolutionary tradition, blue stands for sovereignty and peace, white for purity, and the star for the country's communist ideals.
North Korea FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Pyongyang |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 26,418,204 |
| Area | 120,540 km² |
| Population density | 219 /km² |
| Currency | North Korean won (KPW) â‚© |
| Official languages | Korean, North Korean standard language |
| Calling code | +850 |
| Internet TLD | .kp |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | KP / PRK |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The border between it and South Korea, the Korean Demilitarized Zone, is one of the most heavily fortified frontiers in the world.
- Mount Paektu, a volcano on its northern border with China, is the highest peak on the Korean peninsula.
- The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang is among the largest stadiums in the world by seating capacity.
- The country's official language is Korean, written in the Hangul alphabet.
North Korea FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
What is the population of North Korea?
North Korea has a population of about 26,418,204.
What currency does North Korea use?
North Korea uses the North Korean won (KPW).
What languages are spoken in North Korea?
The official languages of North Korea are Korean, North Korean standard language.
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