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North Korea quiz
North Korea is in 6 quizzes: capital, flag, outline, 3 Explorer photos and the Asia map. Capital: Pyongyang.
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8 questions about North Korea only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
North Korea at a glance
| Capital | Pyongyang |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Eastern Asia, northern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Korea Bay and the Sea of Japan, between China and South Korea |
| Population | 26 million (2025 estimate), 56th of 196 |
| Area | 120,538 km², 95th of 196 |
| People per km² | 219 |
| Land borders | China (1,352 km), South Korea (237 km), Russia (18 km) |
| Coastline | 2,495 km |
| Highest point | Paektu-san, 2,744 m |
| Official languages | Korean and North Korean standard language |
| Currency | North Korean won |
| Flag colours | blue, red and white |
| Independence | 1945, from Japan |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +850 |
| Terrain | Mostly hills and mountains separated by deep, narrow valleys; wide coastal plains in west, discontinuous in east |
| Climate | Temperate, with rainfall concentrated in summer; long, bitter winters |
| Where the name comes from | Derived from the Chinese name for Goryeo, which was the Korean dynasty that united the peninsula in the 10th century A.D.; the North Korean name "Choson" means "[Land of the] Morning Calm" |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 3 land neighbours, China shares the longest border with North Korea (1,352 km) and Russia the shortest (18 km); there are also 2,495 km of coast. By area North Korea is 95th of 196 countries, just behind Nicaragua and ahead of Malawi.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
3 in Explorer
North Korea's capital of grand monuments and wide empty boulevards on the Taedong River.
Photo: Christophe95 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The 'Diamond Mountains' of granite peaks and waterfalls, praised by Korean poets.
Photo: Uwe Brodrecht / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The mausoleum where Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il lie in state.
Photo: Uwe Brodrecht / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
1| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pyongyang is the capital of which Asian nation? | North Korea |
The North Korea questions
South Korea is a wrong choice for Pyongyang and again for North Korea's flag and outline. In the flag round the other choices are South Korea, China and Vietnam. For the outline, the other choices are South Korea, China and Japan. South Korea and China are on both lists.
Explorer has 3 North Korea photos: Pyongyang, Mount Kumgang and Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.
Every North Korea question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
Which continent is North Korea in?
North Korea is in Asia.
What is the population of North Korea?
About 26 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border North Korea?
North Korea borders China, South Korea and Russia.
What is the highest point in North Korea?
Paektu-san, at 2,744 m.
What is the official language of North Korea?
There are 2: Korean and North Korean standard language.