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Korea, Land of the Morning CalmSouth Korea Budget Travel Guide helps you prepare for your trip on a limited budget. South Korea, or officially the Republic of Korea, is a country on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is often called the "Land of the Morning Calm". South Korea is neighbored by China to the west and Japan to the east, and borders North Korea to the north. Its capital, Seoul, is said to be the second largest metropolitan city in the world. South Korea enjoys a temperate climate. The country is predominantly mountainous, and covers a total area of 100,032 square kilometers. With a population of almost 50 million, it is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.Politically, South Korea is a presidential republic comprising 16 administrative divisions. According to history and archaeological discoveries, the Korean Peninsula has been inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. The history of Korea began with the founding of the Gojoseon kingdom in 2333 BC by Dangun. Following the unification of North and South States period under Goryeo 936 AD, Korea went through the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasty as one nation until the end of the Korean Empire in 1910. After liberation and division, South Korea was established in 1948 as a democracy. Following the Korean War, the South Korean economy began to grow significantly, transforming the country into a major global economy. South Korea is a developed country with a high standard of living. It has the fourth largest economy in Asia and the 15th largest in the world. It is also the second largest advanced economy in Asia, classified by the IMF and CIA. South Korea is one of the world's top ten exporters, and is a leader in technologically advanced goods such as electronics, automobiles, ships, machinery, petrochemicals and robotics, headed by Samsung, LG and Hyundai-Kia. South Korea is a member of the United Nations, WTO, OECD and G-20 major economies. It is also a founding member of APEC and the East Asia Summit, and a major non-NATO ally of the United States. South Korea Travel InformationSouth Korea HotelsSearch for the best hotel rates by comparing the prices from different online hotel booking websites. To get started, just click on Hotels in Korea.If you are travelling on a budget, you may also checkout hostels in Korea. There are many throughout the country, and especially in Seoul and Busan. Useful LinksKorea Location MapView South Korea in a larger map Photos of Korea Namdaemun, Seoul Author: Isageum (cc-by-sa-2.0)  Bulguksa, Gyeongju, South Korea Author: eimoberg (cc-by-sa-2.0)  Geoneopo, Korean dried seafood Author: Isageum (cc-by-sa-2.0) |
Places of Interest in Korea
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