🇰🇵 North Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Flag of North Korea

Basic Information

Capital
Pyongyang
Region
Asia / Eastern Asia
Population
26,160,821
Area
120,538 km²
Currencies
North Korean won (₩)
Languages
Korean

About country

North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia. Its history is marked by periods of isolation and conflict, including the Korean War in the 1950s. The country's geography is largely mountainous, with a limited amount of arable land. The economy is centrally planned and heavily reliant on agriculture and mining, though it faces significant challenges due to international sanctions and internal inefficiencies. North Korea remains one of the most isolated and authoritarian states in the world.

Political Information

System of Government
Single-party state
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
KP
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
PRK
Flag Emoji
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Additional Flags & Symbols

Soviet Civil Administration
Soviet Civil Administration
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