Korea, South Geography

What is the terrain and geography like in Korea, South?

Overview

Located on a peninsula squarely between China and Japan, Korea is a mountainous and ruggedly beautiful land of diverse geographical features. Seas form three of its boundaries: to the east is the Sea of Japan (or East Sea); to the south, the narrow Korean Straits, and to the west, the Yellow Sea. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) forms the northern boundary, separating the Republic of Korea from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK/North Korea).

The capital city of Seoul lies some 30 miles south of the DMZ. In addition, there are the regional capitals for various provinces in the country. There are also several important seaports in Korea. Pusan, about 300 miles southeast of Seoul, is Korea's main seaport. Inchon, about 40 miles west of Seoul, is the second most active port. The cities of Pohang, Ulsan, and Chinhae are also key sites in commerce.

Geography - note

strategic location on Korea Strait

Korea, South Use of Natural Resources

Geographic Location	Asia
Total Area	38,502 Square Miles 99,720 Square Kilometers
Land Area	37,421 Square Miles 96,920 Square Kilometers
Water Area	1,081 Square Miles 2,800 Square Kilometers
Land Boundaries	148 Miles 238 Kilometers
Irrigated Land	3,399 Square Miles 8,804 Square Kilometers
Border Countries	North Korea 238 km
Coastline	1,499 Miles 2,413 Kilometers
Geographic Coordinates	37 00 N, 127 30 E
Terrain	mostly hills and mountains; wide coastal plains in west and south
Highest Point	1,950 Meters
Highest Point Location	Halla-san 1,950 m
Lowest Point Location	Sea of Japan 0 m
Natural Resources	coal, tungsten, graphite, molybdenum, lead, hydropower potential
Time Zone	UTC+9 (14 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

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