North Korea map
North Korea is a country in Asia, in Eastern Asia. Been there? Click it on the globe to add it to your map.
At a glance
North Korea borders 3 countries: China, Russia and South Korea. Capital: Pyongyang.
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Continent
- Asia · Eastern Asia
- Status
- UN member state
- Population
- 25,666,161
- Area
- 122,494 km²
0.3% of the world’s people, 0.08% of its land
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Provinces of North Korea
North Korea is divided into 10 provinces and 1 other region.
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How North Korea is divided
The administrative levels of North Korea, from the whole country down, and which ones you can mark on VisitedAtlas.
| Level | Number | On VisitedAtlas |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 1 | ✓ Yes |
| Provinces and other regions | 11 | ✓ YesMark on the map |
| County-level divisions | 179 | Not yet |
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Questions about North Korea
- Where is North Korea?
- North Korea is in Eastern Asia (Asia) and borders South Korea, Russia, China. Its capital is Pyongyang. Approximate coordinates: 40°N, 126°E, north of the Equator.
- Which continent is North Korea in?
- North Korea is in Asia, in the Eastern Asia region.
- What is the capital of North Korea?
- The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
- Which country is Pyongyang in?
- Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, in Eastern Asia.
- How many provinces does North Korea have?
- North Korea has 10 provinces and 1 other region: Chagang-do, Hamgyŏng-bukto, Hamgyŏng-namdo, Hwanghae-bukto, Hwanghae-namdo, Kangwŏn-do, P'yŏngan-bukto, P'yŏngan-namdo, P'yŏngyang, Rasŏn, Ryanggang.
- Does North Korea have states?
- No. North Korea is divided into 10 provinces and 1 other region.
- Is North Korea a country?
- Yes. North Korea is an independent country and one of the 193 UN member states.
- Which countries border North Korea?
- North Korea borders 3 countries: China, Russia and South Korea.