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North Korea: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about North Korea: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Population
- 26.6 million
- Area
- 120,538 km²
- Currency
- North Korean Won (₩)
#56 by population · #97 by area · #48 by population density
Population and society
Population of kp, 1960–2025. From 11.7 million in 1960 to 26.6 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 220 per km² (rank 48 of 194)
- Urban population
- 64.2% (2025)
- Under 15
- 18.9% (2025)
- Over 65
- 12.7% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.78 (2024)
- Internet users
- 0% (lowest in the world)
Economy and nature
- Unemployment
- 3.5% (2025)
- Forests
- 64.1% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 2.5 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Aegukka (애국가)
- Official name
- 조선민주주의인민공화국
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Korean
- Calling code
- +850
- Internet domain
- .kp
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Demonym
- North Korean
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- China, Russia, South Korea
- Highest point
- Baekdu Mountain (2,744 m)
- Largest city
- Pyongyang, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- One-party state
- Independence from
- Japan (1945)
Economy and life
- Life expectancy
- 73.7 years (2024)
Provinces and cities in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagang (Chagang Province) | Kanggye | 1,299,830 (2008) | 16,613 |
| Kangwon | Wonsan | 1,477,582 (2008) | 11,255 |
| Nampo | — | 366,815 (2008) | 1,180 |
| North Hamgyong | Chongjin | 2,327,362 (2008) | 20,345 |
| North Hwanghae | Sariwon | 2,113,672 (2008) | 8,154 |
| North Pyongan | Sinuiju | 2,728,662 (2008) | 12,191 |
| Pyongyang | — | 2,863,000 (2015) | 3,194 |
| Rason | — | 196,954 (2008) | 746 |
| Ryanggang | Hyesan | 719,269 (2008) | 14,317 |
| South Hamgyong | Hamhung | 3,066,013 (2008) | 18,970 |
| South Hwanghae | Haeju | 2,310,485 (2008) | 8,450 |
| South Pyongan | Pyongsong | 4,051,696 (2008) | 12,330 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
North Korea · 1948–1992- North Korea · current flag
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of North Korea?
Pyongyang
How many people live in North Korea?
26.6 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in North Korea?
North Korean Won
What is the official language of North Korea?
Korean
What is the calling code of North Korea?
+850
Which countries border North Korea?
China, Russia, and South Korea
What is the highest point of North Korea?
Baekdu Mountain (2,744 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.