Information About South Korea
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Background:
The Republic of Korea, or South Korea is located in the southern half of the Korean peninsula. The Republic of Korea in Korean means "The Great Nation of the Korean People" and is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Morning Calm". South Korea has become a major global industrial power and is currently one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Climate:
Temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter
Currency:
South Korean won (KRW)
Exchange Rates:
South Korean won per US dollar - 955.3 (2006), 1,024.1 (2005)
Ethnic Groups:
Ethnic groups: Korean; small Chinese minority
Government Type:
Republic
Languages:
Korean
National Capital:
Seoul
National Holidays:
New Year's Day January 1
Lunar New Year's Day 1st month, 1st day of the lunar calendar
Independence Movement Day March 1
Children's Day May 5
Buddha's Birthday 8th day, 4th month of the lunar calendar
Memorial Day June 6
Constitution Day July 17
Independence Day August 15
Thanksgiving Day 8th month,15th day of the lunar calendar
National Foundation Day October 3
Christmas December 25
Listen to South Korean Anthem
Background:
The Republic of Korea, or South Korea is located in the southern half of the Korean peninsula. The Republic of Korea in Korean means "The Great Nation of the Korean People" and is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Morning Calm". South Korea has become a major global industrial power and is currently one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Climate:
Temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter
Currency:
South Korean won (KRW)
Exchange Rates:
South Korean won per US dollar - 955.3 (2006), 1,024.1 (2005)
Ethnic Groups:
Ethnic groups: Korean; small Chinese minority
Government Type:
Republic
Languages:
Korean
National Capital:
Seoul
National Holidays:
New Year's Day January 1
Lunar New Year's Day 1st month, 1st day of the lunar calendar
Independence Movement Day March 1
Children's Day May 5
Buddha's Birthday 8th day, 4th month of the lunar calendar
Memorial Day June 6
Constitution Day July 17
Independence Day August 15
Thanksgiving Day 8th month,15th day of the lunar calendar
National Foundation Day October 3
Christmas December 25
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