Here are 21 facts you didn't know about North Korea
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1. Area: The area of North Korea is about 120,540 square kilometers.
2. Population: North Korea has a population of approximately 25.8 million people (2023).
3. Capital: The capital is Pyongyang.
4. Official language: The official language is Korean.
5. Religion: North Korea promotes atheism, and religion is not officially widespread, with a small number of Christians and Buddhists.
6. Economy: The economy relies heavily on heavy industry and agriculture, and is a state-directed economy.
7. Political system: North Korea is a country with a communist system of government and a one-party-led dictatorship.
8. Currency: The official currency is the North Korean Won (KPW).
9. Army: North Korea has one of the largest armies in the world in terms of number of soldiers.
10. Agriculture: It relies heavily on traditional agriculture to finance the local economy.
11. Geographical location: It is located in East Asia, north of the Korean Peninsula, and is bordered by China and Russia to the north.
12. Geography: It includes mountains, plateaus, and wide plains.
13. Climate: It has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.
14. Transportation: North Korea's transportation system is backward compared to other countries, and relies mainly on railways.
15. Industry: Heavy industry and military equipment are considered among the most important industrial sectors.
16. History: North Korea was officially founded on September 9, 1948.
17. Sports: Football and judo are popular sports in the country.
18. Transportation: Public transportation is limited in North Korea.
19. Culture: Culture is largely controlled by the government and promoted political propaganda.
20. Public holidays: include Republic Day (September 9) and Kim Il Sung's Birthday (April 15).
21. Attractions: Includes famous landmarks such as the Juchi Tower and the grand Mansu Hill.
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