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The Republic of Korea: General facts

Political system: Presidential republicCapital: SeoulTotal area: 99,720 square kilometresPopulation: 49 millionLanguage: KoreanCurrency: Won

The Korean city of Yeosu is currently hosting Expo 2012, under the theme "The Living Ocean and Coast" (Source: AP/TASR)

Political system: Presidential republic
Capital: Seoul
Total area: 99,720 square kilometres
Population: 49 million
Language: Korean
Currency: Won

Source: www.cia.gov/library, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea

16. Jul 2012 at 0:00 | Compiled by Spectator staff

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