Located in East Asia, South Korea occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It shares a highly militarized land border with North Korea which occupies the other half of the Peninsula. South Korea is known for its green and hilly countryside and highly urbanized cities like its capital, Seoul.
Key Facts About South Korea
| Location | Located in Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula |
| Capital | Seoul |
| Currency | South Korean Won |
| Currency Conversion | 1KRW = 0.00085USD |
| Climate | Temperate climate with four seasons |
| Population | 51 million (2019 Est.) |
| Religion | No majority religious group |
| Language | Korean is the National Language |
Top Tourist Attractions in South Korea
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Namsan Seoul Tower
- Lotte World
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Namiseom Island
- Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon
- Insa-dong
- Hongdae
- Myeong-dong
- The Garden of Morning Calm
- Seongsan Sunrise Peak
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