North Korea

• Full name: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea

• Population: 24.5 million (2012)

• Capital: Pyongyang

• Area: 122,762 sq km (47,399 sq miles)

• Major language: Korean

• Major religions: Mainly atheist or non-religious, traditional beliefs

• Life expectancy: 66 years (men), 72 years (women)

• Monetary unit: 1 won = 100 chon

• Main exports: Minerals and metals, cement, agricultural products

• GNI per capita: n/a

• Internet domain: .kp

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