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Information for visiting, living in, or just passing through the Garden of England.
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Accommodation bargains, where to visit, what to see, and lots more!
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Capital: Seoul
Language: Korean, with English widely spoken.
Population: 49 million
Major Cities: Taegu, Pusan, Inchon
Area: 38,345 square miles
Currency: Korean Won
Time Zone: GMT + 9
International
Dialling Code: +82
Capital: Seoul
Language: Korean, with English widely spoken.
Population: 49 million
Major Cities: Taegu, Pusan, Inchon
Area: 38,345 square miles
Currency: Korean Won
Time Zone: GMT + 9
International
Dialling Code: +82
The Korean Peninsula is located in North-
(Yalu River) to the northwest, separating
Korea from China, and the Duman River
(Tumen River) to the northeast dividing
Korea from both China and Russia. The
country itself is flanked by the Yellow Sea
to its west and the East Sea to the east.
There are several notable islands that
surround the peninsula including Jeju-do,
Ulleung-do and Dok-do (Liancourt Rocks).
The Korean peninsula is roughly 612 miles
long and 105 miles wide at its narrowest
point, which is roughly the size of England.
Mountains cover 70% of Korea, making it
one of the most mountainous countries in
the world. The lifting & folding of Korea’s
granite and limestone base have created
a breathtaking landscape of scenic hills &
valleys.
The mountain range that stretches for the
entire length of the eastern coast falls
steeply into the East Sea, while along the
southern & western coasts, the mountains
descend gradually to the coastal plains
that produce the bulk of Korea’s crops,
especially rice.
(Yalu River) to the northwest, separating
Korea from China, and the Duman River
(Tumen River) to the northeast dividing
Korea from both China and Russia. The
country itself is flanked by the Yellow Sea
to its west and the East Sea to the east.
There are several notable islands that
surround the peninsula including Jeju-
The Korean peninsula is roughly 612 miles
long and 105 miles wide at its narrowest
point, which is roughly the size of England.
Mountains cover 70% of Korea, making it
one of the most mountainous countries in
the world. The lifting & folding of Korea’s
granite and limestone base have created
a breathtaking landscape of scenic hills &
valleys.
The mountain range that stretches for the
entire length of the eastern coast falls
steeply into the East Sea, while along the
southern & western coasts, the mountains
descend gradually to the coastal plains
that produce the bulk of Korea’s crops,
especially rice.
