| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | KP, PRK (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Capital city | Pyongyang |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations |
| Population | 26,069,416 (2022) |
| Total area | 120,540 km2 |
| Highest point | Paektu-san (2,744 m, 9,003 ft) |
| Lowest point | Sea of Japan, Yellow Sea |
| Currency | North Korean won (₩, KPW) |
| Calling code | +850 |
| Internet TLD | .kp |