South Korea on the map. South Korea map in Russian

South Korea and its many attractions attract more and more tourists from all over the world every year. People come here who want to see ancient temples and modern buildings with their own eyes, as well as relax on the beaches of Jeju Island.

South Korea on the world map

South Korea ranks comparatively small area– 99.5 thousand sq. km., and the population of this country is about 47.9 million people.

Where is it located and who does it border with?

Looking at the world map in search of , it can be found in northeast Asia, more precisely on the Korean Peninsula. This country also owns several islands in the Pacific Ocean. The largest of them are Jeju, Jedo and Kojedo.

Two large Japanese islands, Kyushu and Honshu, are located relatively close to South Korea.

In the northwest, South Korea borders DPRK, and on all other sides its extensive coastline is washed by three seas. On the western side the coast is washed by the Yellow Sea, on the southern by the East China Sea, and on the eastern side by the Sea of ​​Japan and the Korea Strait.

How to get there from Russia?

The easiest way to get to South Korea is go by plane from, as well as Novosibirsk and Khabarovsk. Flights are operated daily by Russian airlines S7 and Aeroflot, as well as a number of European airlines and airlines from Asian countries, including Korean Airline.

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Detailed map of the country with cities

South Korea is usually divided into 9 provinces, 1 city of special status, and 6 metropolitan cities. These units are divided into smaller entities such as cities, towns, counties, townships and villages.

Capital

The main city of the Republic of Korea is Seoul- the capital, which is the largest settlement with a population of 10.6 million people. It received its name in 1945 (translated as “capital”), and in 1948 the city became the official capital at a time when the country was divided into two countries: North and South Korea.

Today, Seoul is the economic, political, and cultural center of the country, attracting more and more travelers every year.

Tourists come here to get acquainted with the sights of South Korea, national cuisine and various entertainment that this country offers.

The main attractions:

• Four royal palaces Joseon Dynasty;
• Oldest royal palace Gyeongbokgung era;
• Seoraksan Mountains;
• Seoul Tower;
• Myeongdong Cathedral.

In addition, Seoul has many natural attractions: parks, gardens and mountains.

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Big cities

Near Seoul there is another large city in South Korea - Icheon, which is home to about 2.3 million people.

Icheon is located on the shores of the Yellow Sea, so there are excellent conditions for relaxing on luxurious beaches.

Other major cities in South Korea:

1. Busan(4 million people) – the second largest city with the status of a “metropolitan city”;
2. Daegu(2.4 million people) - a major transport hub along the route, with a lot of ancient attractions;
3. Gwangju(1.4 million people) is an ancient city and the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom.

It is considered a fairly large settlement Jeju Island or Jeju, which is one of the best resorts in Korea, and the rest of the population does not belong to any religion.

South Korea continues to be an amazing and multifaceted country, where the internal structure and ancient sights with a long history are perfectly combined.

KOREA (SOUTH KOREA)

(The Republic of Korea)

General information

Geographical position. South Korea is a state in northeast Asia, occupying the southern part of the Korean Peninsula (sometimes called South Korea). In the north it borders with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In the east it is washed by the Sea of ​​Japan, in the south and southeast by the Korea Strait, in the west by the Yellow Sea. South Korea also owns several islands, the largest of which are Jeju, Jedo and Kojedo.

Square. The territory of South Korea occupies 98,480 square meters. km.

Main cities, administrative divisions. The capital of South Korea is Seoul. Largest cities: Seoul (10,612 thousand people), Busan (4,080 million people), Daegu (2,432 thousand people), Incheon (Chemulpo) (2,340 thousand people), Gwangju (1,424 thousand people). Administrative-territorial division of the country: 9 provinces and 5 cities of central subordination.

Political system

South Korea is a republic with a strong central government. The head of state is the president, the head of government is the prime minister. The legislative body is the unicameral National Assembly.

Relief. The country's territory is mountainous. The main mountain range, Taebaek-San-Maek, runs north-south parallel to the eastern shore. The highest point of the country is located on Jeju Island - Mount Halasan (1,950 m). The valleys occupy less than one-fifth of the country's territory and are concentrated along the western coast. The country's main rivers, the Nehtongang and Hangan, originate in the Taebek-San-Maek Mountains and flow into the Korea Strait and the Yellow Sea, respectively.

Geological structure and minerals. The country's subsoil contains reserves of tungsten, iron, manganese, copper ore, gold, and silver.

Climate. The country's climate is continental with cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers. January temperatures in Seoul range from -9°C to 0°C. July temperature is from +21°C to +29°C. Rainfall is most frequent in summer (June to September).

Inland waters. The main rivers are Nekhtongan and Hangan.

Soils and vegetation. About two-thirds of the country's territory is covered with mixed coniferous-deciduous forests. The most common plants are: pine, maple, spruce, poplar, elm, aspen. Bamboo, evergreen oak and laurel are characteristic of coastal regions.

Animal world. Previously, Korea was home to a large number of tigers, leopards, lynxes and bears, but due to poaching and deforestation, they have almost disappeared.

Population and language

The country's population is about 46.416 million people, the average population density is 471 people per 1 sq. km. Ethnic groups: Koreans - 99.9%, Chinese. Languages: Korean (official), Japanese.

Religion

Buddhism - 47%, Christianity - 48%, Confucianism - 3%, Chondokyo.

Brief historical sketch

At the beginning of the 1st century. On the territory of the Korean Peninsula, 3 early feudal states emerged: Baekje, Silla and Koguryo. At the end of the 10th century. The peninsula was united under the rule of the Goryeo dynasty. In the XIII-XIV centuries. the country fell under the rule of the Mongols. Korea was later ruled by Chinese emperors at various times.

At the end of the 19th century, according to the Japanese-Chinese treaty, Korea was recognized as an independent state. However, already in 1910, Japan occupied Korea, incorporating Chosun Province into the Japanese Empire. In 1945, according to the documents of the Potsdam Conference, the 38th parallel was designated as the line dividing the occupation zones of Soviet and American troops.

In 1948, two Korean states were formed. The Republic of Korea was proclaimed on August 15, 1948. In 1950-1953, the country experienced a war with the DPRK. The war practically destroyed the Korean economy. On May 16, 1961, a military coup took place in the country, after which the military ruled the country for more than two decades. The most brutal was the reign of General Chun Doo-hwan, which lasted from 1979 to 1987, when, as a result of the first free elections, President Roh Dae-woo, Chun Doo-hwan's protege, came to power. His administration became involved in financial fraud and the elections in December 1992 were won by Kim Yong Sam.

Brief Economic Sketch

South Korea is an industrial-agrarian country with an actively developing economy. Export industries and heavy industry are developing at a faster pace. Mining of coal, tungsten, iron, manganese, lead-zinc, copper ores, gold, silver. Metallurgy; mechanical engineering (automotive, electrical, radio-electronic, shipbuilding), oil refining, cement and chemical industries. Textile and food industry. The main branch of agriculture is crop production. They cultivate grains, industrial crops such as cotton, tobacco, ramie, and soybeans. Fruit growing, vegetable growing. Ginseng plantations. Livestock (cattle, pigs, poultry). Sericulture. Logging. Fishing, seafood production. Export: electronics products, cars, ships, light industrial products, agricultural products, chemicals. The monetary unit is the won.

Brief sketch of culture

Art and architecture. Seoul. National Museum with a rich collection of Korean art from various eras; National Science Museum; medieval palaces of Gunbok, Kunbok, Changbok, Daksu; Catholic cathedral; zoo and botanical garden; Bell tower; which houses the city bell from the 15th century. Jeonju. Five-story wooden pagoda-temple of Ponchus.

From the 16th to the 19th century, Korea followed a policy of self-isolation, so we can't say much about Korea at that time. It is known that in those territories there were several states that fought with each other, constantly defending their territorial, economic and cultural interests. Ultimately, the state of Goryeo was formed at the end of the 10th century. And in 1392, Goryeo was replaced by the state of Joseon. Well, then came the period of that same self-isolation, right up to the 19th century.

At the end of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan established a protectorate over Korea. And soon, namely on August 22, 1910, an agreement was signed on the annexation of Korea to Japan and the transition to the authority of the Japanese government. And for several decades Korea became a colony of Japan.

And after a while, in 1945, when Japan was defeated in World War II, the treaty became invalid and was officially annulled by representatives of both sides, this happened in 1965. Thus, South Korea was in the zone of responsibility of the United States, and North Korea was in the zone of responsibility of the USSR.

Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea.

And in the window below you can make virtual walk around the city of Seoul - the capital of South Korea.

Use the navigation arrows in the upper left corner of the image. You can change the viewing angle using the arrows on the keyboard. To move around the image, you can click in the image area. Arrows on city streets show routes. You can change your position on the city map by dragging the yellow man in the lower right corner of the image with your mouse:

Streets of Seoul

Panoramas of Seoul

Detailed map of North and South Korea
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The landscape of the Korean land is predominantly mountainous; there are plains, but they occupy a small area. The climate is influenced by the monsoons, with summers being quite hot and humid and winters being drier and colder.

Meanwhile, Korea boasts an ancient and rich culture. Ancient monuments of Korean architecture, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, arouse the admiration of tourists. The palace complex contains the memory of history, ancient rulers, their way of life and household items - the Korean government scrupulously preserves its own history and traditions.

And of course, many people know Korean cuisine. The abundance of spices, pungency, and red pepper gives Korean dishes flavor and recognition among dishes from other countries. Many people know Kimchi (Chimchi) - a spicy salad containing sauerkraut, radishes and many different spices.

The martial art of taekwondo can also be added to culture and philosophy. It has become widespread throughout the world.

Korean cinema has also achieved relative fame, in particular the classic Korean cinema director Kim Ki-duk with his philosophical films.


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South Korea on the world map

Settlements

Map of South Korea in Russian

Water resources

Nature and sights