Travel Guide, South Korea

South Korea is a country with many names: In English it is officially called Republic of Korea, in Korean it is "Daehan Minguk" (Great Han Republic) but generally the locals rather say Hanguk or Namhan (South Han) to seperate it from Bukhan (North Han). In North Korea they say Nam-Chosŏn (South Joseon) to also keep it seperated from their part of the country which they refer to as Puk-Chosŏn (North Joseon).

First Editor: Cristiano Gianolla

Last Editor: Anonymous

Top cities

Travelers Info

American Football in South Korea

Not enough teams.
People, society, traditions of South Korea

homogeneous (except for about 20,000 Chinese)
Climate of South Korea

temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter

Cities in Regions

Chungcheongnam-do

Gyeonggi-do

Gyeongsangnam-do

See all regions

Background info

Ecology and environment of South Korea

air pollution in large cities; acid rain; water pollution from the discharge of sewage and ...
Economy of South Korea

Since the 1960s, South Korea has achieved an incredible record of growth and integration into ...
People, society, traditions of South Korea

homogeneous (except for about 20,000 Chinese)

T-Storms 30°C 26°C

Explore Interactive Map

Fast Facts

Population: 48,508,972 inhabitants
Area: 98,480 km²
Language(s): Korean, English widely taught in junior high and high school
Altitude (in meters): 0
Telephone code (prefix): 82
Per capita income (USD/year): 14,784
Major exports: semiconductors, wireless telecommunications equipment, motor vehicles, computers, steel, ships, petrochemicals
Major imports: machinery, electronics and electronic equipment, oil, steel, transport equipment, organic chemicals, plastics
http://www.korea.net