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South Korea CIA Map |
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| Location |
Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea |
| Grography |
strategic location on Korea Strait |
| Coordinates |
37 00 N, 127 30 E |
| Area |
total: 98,480 sq km land: 98,190 sq km water: 290 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly hills and mountains; wide coastal plains in west and south |
| Natural Hazards |
occasional typhoons bring high winds and floods; low-level seismic activity common in southwest |
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Source: CIA World Factbook
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Source: CIA World Factbook |
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