Korea
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| Area | 219155 |
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| Language(s) | Korean |
| Population | 77 million (2017) |
| Currencies | South Korean won, North Korean won |
| Points of interest | Gyeongbokgung Palace |
| N Seoul Tower | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 762275 |
About Korea
Korea is a region in East Asia. Since 1948, it has been divided between two distinct sovereign states: North Korea and South Korea. Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula.
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