North Korea Travel Guide
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Did you know?
The surface area of North Korea is 46.5 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 110 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Pyongyang (KP) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6863 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to North Korea
| Miles | Pyongyang | Kaesong | Chongjin | Hamhung | Nampho | Hyesan | Sariwon | Sinuiju |
| Pyongyang | - | 85 | 285 | 113 | 28 | 208 | 37 | 103 |
| Kaesong | 85 | - | 314 | 144 | 82 | 252 | 56 | 187 |
| Chongjin | 285 | 314 | - | 175 | 313 | 87 | 311 | 304 |
| Hamhung | 113 | 144 | 175 | - | 140 | 109 | 136 | 166 |
| Nampho | 28 | 82 | 313 | 140 | - | 236 | 25 | 109 |
| Hyesan | 208 | 252 | 87 | 109 | 236 | - | 238 | 217 |
| Sariwon | 37 | 56 | 311 | 136 | 25 | 238 | - | 133 |
| Sinuiju | 103 | 187 | 304 | 166 | 109 | 217 | 133 | - |
Facts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 109 / 231 Ranking | 25 778 816 |
Area | 110 / 232 Ranking | 46.5 thous. mi² It is approximately 1% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 105 / 221 Ranking | 71.7 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 67.8women 75.7 |
Median age | 105 / 222 Ranking | 34.6 Average age of population expressed in years.men 33.2women 36.2 |
Population growth | 104 / 224 Ranking | 0.49% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 98 / 210 Ranking | 100% Ability to read, write and count.men 100%women 100% |
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