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South Korea

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

 
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

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