North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a totalitarian state in East Asia on the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. After the division of Korea after World War II and the Korean War, North Korea emerged as an independent state.
Country data North Korea
North Korea at a glance
| Flag |  |
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| Population | 25.491.000 |
| Language | Korean |
| Area | 120540 km2 |
| Continent | Asia |
| Currency | North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Neighboring countries | People's Republic of China, South Korea und Russia |
Map North Korea
Country borders and location of the capital