South Korea
Country facts:
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Languages:
Mandarin (official)
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Time zone:
GMT/UTC +8
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Electricity:
110V 60Hz
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Area:
*
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Population:
48224000
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Currency:
New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
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Religion:
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Government:
Republic
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Phone code:
+998
South Korea's culture may be based on ancient Confucianism, but it certainly is a country that has a modern way of thinking. It is technologically advanced, with fashionable and forward thinking people. Legend states that the founding of the country began during Ancient Chosun's founding during 2333 BC, headed by Dangun.
Here's a few of the popular South Korea tourist sites: Seoul Tower, a nice landmark built atop Namsan Park, where you can get amazing views of the city; the Dognae Spa in Busan is also another famous attraction because of its healing springs.
Shopping is a popular activity you can do in South Korea, whether you're a visitor or a native. Ginseng, an effective herb against several ailments, is everywhere as Korea is the world's Ginseng capital. You can also keep up with the latest in fashion when you head to South Korea's Myeong dong, Songdaemun, and the Mok dong Rodeo Street, which are fashion centers. The latest gadgets are also offered in Seoul and in Busan.
Featured destination: Seoul
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