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         NORTH KOREA
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North Korea occupies just over
half the Korean peninsula in
east Asia. It is a mountainous
country, three-quarters of
which is forested highland or
scrubland. The climate is warm
temperate, although winters
can be cold in the north. Most
rain falls during the summer.
Nearly 90% of its arable land
is farmed by cooperatives, on
which rice is the main crop
grown. North Korea is quite
well endowed with fuel and
minerals including iron ore.
Some 60% of the labour force
are employed in industry, the
most important of which are
metallurgy, building cement
and chemicals.

Area (Sq. Km.): 120,538

Population: 22,965,000

Capital: Pyongyang

Language:
Korean

Religion:
almost nonexistent

Government Type:
Communist state

Currency: North Korean won

Embassy:
4 Palace Gate
London
W8 5LY
0171-581-0247

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129