North Korea
North Korea is a country in Asia with a population of 26,418,196. Its capital is Pyongyang and the currency is the KPW. GDP per capita is around $1,500, the main language is Korean.
Key facts
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Where is North Korea?
In Asia. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 4,345,000 in 1800 to 26,418,196 in 2023
From 14.2 yrs in 1950 to 73.6 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello 안녕하세요
- Good morning 좋은 아침
- Good day 좋은 오후
- Good evening 좋은 저녁
- Good night 잘 자요
- Thank you 감사합니다
- Please 부탁합니다
- Excuse me 실례합니다
- Sorry 미안합니다
- 1 일
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- 5 오
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- 10 십
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is KP?
KP is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for North Korea, a country in Asia with its capital at Pyongyang.
What language do they speak in North Korea?
The main language spoken in North Korea is Korean (한국어). Korean for "hello" is "안녕하세요".
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
What is the country calling code for North Korea?
The international dialling code for North Korea is +850. Its two-letter country code is KP.
What currency is used in North Korea?
North Korea uses the KPW, currency code KPW.
What is the population of North Korea?
North Korea has a population of about 26,418,196 people across 120,538 km².