South Korea
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Basic Information:
Official Name: Republic of KoreaPopulation: 50,219,669
Area: 98,480 km2
Capital City: Seoul
Major Religion: Buddhism, Christianity
Currency: Korean Won (KRW)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +9
Current time: 05:35am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 82
Region: Asia
Language: Korean
Useful Travel Phrases in: Korean
Climate ():
Practical Travel Information:
Official Tourism Website: www.tour2korea.comElectricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:
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Travel Cost: $$$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
- Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon
- Jongmyo Shrine
- Gyeongbokgung
- Dodong Mineral Spring Park
Health Advisory: