Republic of Korea

South Korea is in Asia. Its capital is Seoul. It is at 37° 00' North, 127° 30' East. South Korea has an area of 98,480 square kilometres (38,023 square miles). The population is 48,754,657. This population is from a 2011 estimate.
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Economy
For currency they use the South Korean Won. The inflation in 2009 was 2.8%. The economy link (above) goes to a page that lists their commodities and trading partners.
Education
In the year 2002, the literacy rate was 97.9%. This definition of literacy is portion of the population over 15 years of age, that can read and write.
Society
People here speak English and Korean. Religions beliefs here include Buddhism, other, Protestant, and Roman Catholic.
Place Names
The South Koreans generally use the term "Han'guk" to refer to their country.
Time Zone
It is in the Korea Time Zone (GMT + 9) time zone.
Transport
There are terminals for airplanes.
Administrative Divisions
Links
Directories
Official Site
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