| Latitude and Longitude |
39° 00' N, 126° 00' E |
| Area |
120500 km2 |
| Capital |
Pyongyang |
| Time Zone |
UTC+9 |
| Official Name |
Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Currency |
North Korean Won (KPW) |
| Government |
Communist state; Dictatorship |
| Legislature |
Unicameral |
| Population |
23479088 |
| Independence Date |
Sept 9, 1948 |
| International Dialing Code |
850 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
KP |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
PRK |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$1,800.00 |
| Climate Type |
Temperate |
| Major Language(s) |
Korean |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Korean, Chinese |
| Major Religious Groups |
Buddhist, Christian, Ch'ondogyo, Traditional beliefs |
| Administrative Divisions |
9 Provinces (do) and 4 Municipalities (si) |
| Neighbouring Countries |
China, South Korea, Russia |
| Major Industries |
Mining, Armaments, Chemical, Metal works, Food processing, Textile |
| Natural Resources |
Coal, Copper, Gold, Iron ore, Lead, Magnesite, Tungsten, Zinc |
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