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North Korea is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Pyongyang. It has a population of around 25,549,819 people. The main language is Korean and the official currency is the North Korean won. It shares land borders with 3 countries.
North Korea is a country in Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang. It has a population of 25,549,819, bordering 3 countries. The official language is Korean. The official currency is the North Korean won. Where is North Korea?
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North Korea at a glance
Capital Pyongyang
Population 25.5M
Currency North Korean won
Language Korean
Continent Asia
Coastline Yes The flag of North Korea This is the national flag of North Korea. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about North Korea What is the capital of North Korea? The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
What continent is North Korea in? North Korea is located in Asia.
What is the population of North Korea? North Korea has a population of approximately 25,549,819 people.
What is the currency of North Korea? The official currency of North Korea is the North Korean won.
What language is spoken in North Korea? The main language spoken in North Korea is Korean.
What is the flag of North Korea? North Korea's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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