South Korea

Asia · Seoul

South Korea is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 51.3M and an area of 100,210 km². Its capital is Seoul, Korean is the official language, and it is a republic. South Korea is a member of the G20.

Key facts

Continent Asia

Capital Seoul

Population 51.3M

Area 100,210 km²

Language Korean

Religion None

Government Republic

Currency South Korean Won

GDP/capita $33700

Independence 1948

Geography

Oceans / Seas Pacific, Sea of Japan

Borders North Korea

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Rice, Maize

Energy Nuclear, Coal, Natural gas

Memberships

🎯 How to identify South Korea in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down South 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? ✅ Yes

Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ✅ Yes

Is the country a member of G20? ✅ Yes

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