The Korean Peninsula extends about 1,000 km from the Asian continent into the Pacific Ocean with more than 3,000 islands dotting the coastline. Mountains cover almost 70 percent of the land mass, making the country one of the most mountainous regions in the world and offering abundant forest resources. Administratively, Korea consists of nine provinces with 77 small cities and 88 counties.
Quick Facts
| Country Name | Republic of Korea (South Korea) |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Seoul (population: 9.39million as a 2023) |
| Size | 1,012km from north to south and 165km from east to west |
| National Flag | Taegeukgi |
| Language | Korean (writing system: Hangeul) |
| National Flower | Mugungwha |
| Population | 51,337,076 (November, 2023) |