Korea, otherwise known as the “Land of the Morning Calm,” is a land of dualities that combines ancient traditions with modern infrastructure. Although infamous for being a key news topic due to political instability, tourists can actually find South Korea to be a wonderful travel destination. Seoul, the capital city and the largest, showcases traces of ancient historical attractions of temples and places in conjunction with contemporary buildings and technological advancements.
Location
The lower part of the Korean peninsula is occupied by South Korea, which is about 1000 kilometers to the southwards, from the Eurasian landmass and it lies between Soviet Siberia lying in the northeast and Chinese Manchuria. Another interesting fact about South Korea is that, it consists of around three thousand islands, the Province of Cheju Island being the largest of them all. The peninsula including the island covers an area up to 85000 square miles, out of which 38,000 square miles remains the territory of South Korea.
People
South Korea is a collection of vibrant cultures and traditions, which is why the people here are very proud of their culture and nationality. Korean people tend to be very friendly and warm natured. They also pay a lot of importance to their family, interpersonal relationships and ancestors. They also obey and respect elderly people greatly.
Events
The events and festivals associated with South Korea are as vibrant as its culture is. The festivals celebrated over here are very colorful and beautiful like its landscape. These colorful festivals add a new life to spirits of people who celebrate them with great enthusiasm and joy.
Weather
Weather of South Korea keeps varying between seasons, especially between summers and mid-winters. The months of December to January are quite cold and freezing. The areas of south are much cooler in the winters compared to north, whereas the month of August is usually hot and sticky. One can find heavy rainfall here in the summer monsoon season, which usually arrives in July to mid august.
General | |
Language | Korean |
Time Zone | Korea Standard Time (UTC +9) |
Dialing Code | +82 |
Major Cities | Seoul, Incheon |
Currency | South Korean won |
Clothing | Lightweight cottons and linens clothing are worn during summer, with light- to medium weights in spring and autumn. Medium to heavy weights are advised during the winter. |
Health Related |
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Mortality Rate | 6.15 deaths/1,000 population |
Life Expectancy | 77 M / 82 F |
Patient: Physician ratio | 300:1 |
Hospitals JCI accredited | 8 |
Recommended Vaccinations | Hepatitis a, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Diphtheria-tetanus, Measles, Varicella, Japenese encephalitis, Poliomyelitis, Yellow fever |
Other Infections | Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, Tick-borne encephalitis, Leptospirosis, Brucellosis, Scrub typhus, Murine typhus, Lung fluke, Fish tapeworm, HIV |