South Korea
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: South Korea. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Asia · Eastern Asia
- Capital
- Seoul
- Coordinates of the capital
- 37.57° N, 126.98° E
- Area
- 100,210 km²
- Official languages
- Korean
- Currency
- South Korean Won
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- KR
On the map
This country is located in Asia, in the region "Eastern Asia". It has access to the sea. This country shares a land border with only one country: North Korea.
Its capital is Seoul. Its area is about 100,210 km². By area, this country ranks 107 out of 193 in the world and 30 out of 46 in Asia. Official language: Korean. Currency: South Korean Won.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Pyongyang (North Korea).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- South Korea: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Seoul.
- South Korea: which countries does it border?
- This country shares a land border with only one country: North Korea.
- South Korea: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Korean.
- South Korea: what is the currency?
- Currency: South Korean Won.
- South Korea: what is the area?
- Its area is about 100,210 km². By area, this country ranks 107 out of 193 in the world and 30 out of 46 in Asia.
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