🇰🇵 North Korea
Democratic People's Republic of 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
KPISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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Neighboring Countries
Additional Flags & Symbols
Historical