Korea Facts
South Korea is called the Republic of Korea and is located on the eastern edge of the Asian Continent. The total area of South Korea is 98, 480 square kilometres with a population of approximately 50 million inhabitants. Seoul is the capital city. Neighbors include China (west), Japan (east) and its brother to the north, North Korea.
Quick Facts
| Capital: | Seoul |
| Population: | 48.5 million (2009 est.)* |
| Language: | Korean |
| Government: | Presidential Republic |
| Head of State: | President Myung-bak Lee (since February 2008)* |
| Head of Government: | Prime Minister Seung-soo Han (since February 2008)* |
| Currency Exchange: | $1 CDN = 1,082 Korean Won (April 2009)** |
| GDP: | US$857.5 billion (2008 est.)* |
| GDP (PPP): | US$1.278 trillion (2008 est.)* |
| GDP Per Capita (PPP): | US$26,000 (2008 est.)* |
| GDP Growth Rate: | 4.2 percent (2006-2008 average)** |
| Inflation: | 4.7 percent (2008)* |
| Unemployment: | 3.2 percent (2008)* |
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*Source: CIA World Factbook updated April 2009
*Source: Republic of Korea - Alberta Relations, compiled by Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations June 2008
For more on South Korea, please see:
Alberta, Canada: A Wealth of Opportunity
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International Market Profiles: South Korea
Overview of the South Korean economy and the Alberta-Korea business partnership, as well as informative links about South Korea's history and culture.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
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Contains factsheets and information about the Canadian embassy and consulate in Korea, as well as general facts and figures about Korea.
Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Information on all aspects of South Korea, including culture, history, economics, and more.
Also see:
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A detailed online guide to South Korea sponsored by the Korean Overseas Information Service.