North Korea
North Korea is a country in Asia (Eastern Asia). Its capital is Pyongyang. It has about 26,571,036 inhabitants (56th of 194 by population) and covers 120,538 km² (97th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Pyongyang |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Eastern Asia |
| Population | 26,571,036 (2025) |
| Area | 120,538 km² |
| Currencies | North Korean won (₩) |
| Languages | Korean |
| Demonym | North Korean |
| Borders | China, South Korea, Russia |
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