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
The Republic of Korea: General facts
Political system: Presidential republicCapital: SeoulTotal area: 99,720 square kilometresPopulation: 49 millionLanguage: KoreanCurrency: Won
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