Welcome to South Korea 🇰🇷 — a remarkable destination in Eastern Asia. Its official name is Republic of Korea, and today around 51.8 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 100,210 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for South Korea: key statistics, an introduction to Seoul, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of South Korea
South Korea lies in Eastern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 100,210 square kilometres, it ranks 110th in the world by total area.
South Korea has a coastline as well as land borders with North Korea — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Seoul serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else South Korea has to offer.
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People, language and culture
South Korea is home to approximately 51.8 million residents — the 29th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as South Koreans.
The main language spoken here is Korean. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, South Korea rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the South Korean won (KRW, symbol ₩). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for South Korea is +82. Websites from the country typically use the .kr internet domain.
If South Korea came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Seoul) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
South Korea shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about South Korea
- South Korea's flag emoji is 🇰🇷 — its two-letter country code is KR and its three-letter code is KOR.
- South Korea covers 100,210 km², ranking 110th in the world by area.
- With about 51.8 million people, South Korea holds the 29th spot in the world population ranking.
- South Korea is a member state of the United Nations.
- South Korea shares borders with 1 country.
South Korea — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of South Korea?
- The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
- What is the population of South Korea?
- South Korea has a population of approximately 51,751,065 people, ranking 29th in the world.
- Where is South Korea located?
- South Korea is located in Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in South Korea?
- The main language spoken in South Korea is Korean.
- What currency is used in South Korea?
- South Korea uses the South Korean won (KRW).
