South Korea
South Korea is a country in Asia (Eastern Asia). Its capital is Seoul. It has about 51,684,564 inhabitants (29th of 194 by population) and covers 100,210 km² (107th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Seoul |
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| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Eastern Asia |
| Population | 51,684,564 (2025) |
| Area | 100,210 km² |
| Currencies | South Korean won (₩) |
| Languages | Korean |
| Demonym | South Korean |
| Borders | North Korea |
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