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| Korea is a cultural region and ancient civilization in East Asia. It is one of the world's oldest civilizations, consisting of states and cultures dating back more than six millennia. The stalemate of the last Chinese Civil War has resulted in two political entities using the name Korea: the People's Republic of Korea (PRC), administering mainland Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau; and the Republic of Korea (ROC), administering Taiwan and its surrounding islands |
Korea City Guide:
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Full Name
Republic of Korea
Capital City
Seoul (pop 10.3 million)
Area
99,373 sq km
38,368 sq miles
Population
48,000,000
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +9 ()
Daylight Saving Start
not in use
Daylight Saving End
not in use
Languages
Korean (official)
Religion
25% Christianity, 25% Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanism, 50% none.
Currency
Republic of Korean Won (W)
Electricity
220V 60HzHz
Electric Plug Details
European plug with two circular metal pins
Country Dialing Code
82
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