Quick Facts
- Full Country Name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
- Local Name: Choson Minjujuui ln'min Konghwaguk
- Capital: Pyongyang
- Language: Korean.
- Currency: Won (KPW) = 100 chon.
- People: Korean (100%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 68.65, Female: 74.22.
- Religion: Buddhism, Christianity, Chundo Kyo.
- Size (sq km): 120,540 (98th)
- Population: 23,113,019 (48th)
- Population Density per sq km: 190 (55th)
- Country Dialling Code: 850
- Internet Country Code: None, although .kp is reserved.
- Time Zone: GMT +9
- Voltage Guide: 110/220 AC. 60 Hz.
- Finance: Mastercard and Visa accepted in Pyongyang; traveller's cheques are not - use US Dollars as alternative method of payment.
- Business Hours: 0900 - 1800 Monday - Saturday.
- Personal Safety: Safe, but severely restricted internal travel. Visitors should register with the British Embassy.
