North Korea is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 25.8M and an area of 120,538 km². Its capital is Pyongyang, Korean is the official language, and it is a republic. North Korea shares borders with 3 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalPyongyang
Population25.8M
Area120,538 km²
LanguageKorean
ReligionNone
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyNorth Korean Won
GDP/capita$1700
Independence1948
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 m
Oceans / SeasPacific, Sea of Japan
BordersChina, Russia, South Korea
Economy & Resources
AgricultureRice, Maize, Potatoes
MineralsIron ore
EnergyCoal, Hydropower
🎯 How to identify North Korea in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down North Korea efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
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