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South Korea (ROK), officially the Republic of Korea (Hangul: 대한민국; Hanja: 大韓民國; Daehan Minguk), is a sovereign state in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula as its menioned in South Korea (ROK) map. The name "Korea" is derived from Goryeo, a dynasty which ruled in the Middle Ages (an initial "G" in Korean is pronounced like an English "K").

South Korea (ROK) is an East Asian nation of some 51 million people located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, which borders the East Sea (Sea of Japan) and the Yellow Sea as its mentioned in South Korea (ROK) map. The United States and Soviet Union divided control over the peninsula after World War II, and in 1948 the U.S.-supported Republic of Korea (or South Korea (ROK)) was established in the capital city of Seoul.

The major administrative divisions in South Korea (ROK) are provinces, metropolitan cities (self-governing cities that are not part of any province), one special city and one special autonomous city (by July 2012) as you can see in South Korea (ROK) map. Administrative districts are governmental area units for local administration, but at the same time they define regional and local identity. Since the nation founding, Korea has promoted administrative efficiency through a number of administrative re-organizations.

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South Korea (ROK) lies in the north temperate zone with a predominantly mountainous terrain. It covers a total area of 99,392 square kilometers and has a population of almost 50 million as its shown in South Korea (ROK) on map. The capital and largest city of South Korea (ROK) is Seoul, with a population of 9,794,304.

South Korea (ROK) maintains diplomatic relations with more than 188 countries as its shown in South Korea (ROK) on map. The country has also been a member of the United Nations since 1991, when it became a member state at the same time as North Korea. On January 1, 2007, South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon assumed the post of UN Secretary-General. It has also developed links with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as both a member of ASEAN Plus three, a body of observers, and the East Asia Summit (EAS).

South Korea (ROK) has a market-oriented economy with a technically advanced transport network consisting of high-speed railways, highways, bus routes, ferry services, and air routes that criss-cross the country as its mentioned in South Korea (ROK) on map. Korea Expressway Corporation operates the toll highways and service amenities en route.

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South Korea (ROK) shares its traditional culture with North Korea, but the two Koreas have developed distinct contemporary forms of culture since the peninsula was divided in 1945. Historically, while the culture of Korea has been heavily influenced by that of neighboring China, it has nevertheless managed to develop a unique cultural identity that is distinct from its larger neighbor as you can see in the detailed map of South Korea (ROK). The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism actively encourages the traditional arts, as well as modern forms, through funding and education programs.

As of 2005, just under half of the South Korean population expressed no religious preference. Of the rest, most are Buddhist or Christian. According to the 2007 census, 29.2% of the population at that time was Christian (18.3% identified themselves as Protestants, 10.9% as Roman Catholics), and 22.8% were Buddhist. Other religions include Islam and various new religious movements such as Jeungism, Cheondoism and Wonbuddhism as you can see in etailed map of South Korea (ROK). The earliest religion practiced was Korean shamanism. Today, freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution, and there is no state religion.

South Korean corporations Samsung and LG were ranked first and third largest mobile phone companies in the world in the first quarter of 2012, respectively. An estimated 90% of South Koreans own a mobile phone as its shown in the detailed map of South Korea (ROK). Aside from placing/receiving calls and text messaging, mobile phones in the country are widely used for watching Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or viewing websites. Over one million DMB phones have been sold and the three major wireless communications providers SK Telecom, KT, and LG Telecom provide coverage in all major cities and other areas. South Korea (ROK) has the second fastest Internet download speeds in the world, with an average download speed of 32.45 Mbit/s.

Map of Northern South Korea (ROK) shows the North part of the country South Korea (ROK). Northern South Korea (ROK) map will allow you to easily explore areas of the North of South Korea (ROK) in Asia. The map of Northern South Korea (ROK) is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Gyeonggi-do (경기도), its name literally meaning the 'province surrounding Seoul', is the most populous province in Korea, encompassing some 28 cities that often feel like extended suburbs of the capital as its shown in the map of Northern South Korea (ROK). Mountainous Gangwon-do (강원도) gives you some of South Korea (ROK) most spectacular natural parks and scenic landscapes, up-close Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) experiences, and laid-back coastal towns and beaches on the East Sea.

Nestled in South Korea (ROK) central region, the Chungcheong province includes Chungcheongbuk-do, Chungcheongnam-do, and the city of Daejeon. Since this area is just south of Seoul, it has benefited economically from its proximity as its mentioned in the map of Northern South Korea (ROK). The capital of Chungcheongbuk-do, Cheongju (formerly Chongju) is located on the western side of the province in the center of the Korean peninsula. During the Unified Shilla Period, Cheongju (whose name was Seowongyeong back then) served as a secondary capital.

It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a population close to 1.3 million, it is larger than Ulsan, although it is not governed as a metropolitan city. Suwon as you can see in the map of Northern South Korea (ROK) has existed in various forms throughout Korea history, growing from a small settlement to become a major industrial and cultural center. Ch’unch’ŏn, also spelled Chuncheon, city and provincial capital, Kangwŏn (Gangwon) do (province), northern South Korea. It is in the basin formed by the confluence of the Han and Soyang rivers.

Map of Southern South Korea (ROK) shows the South part of the country South Korea (ROK). Southern South Korea (ROK) map will allow you to easily explore areas of the South of South Korea (ROK) in Asia. The map of Southern South Korea (ROK) is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Jeonju is a city in South Korea, and the capital of North Jeolla Province as its shown in the map of Southern South Korea (ROK). It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals. Daegu (Korean: [tɛɡu]), (대구, 大邱, literally 'large hill') formerly spelled Taegu, and officially known as the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea (ROK), the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. Daejeon (Korean: [tɛdʑʌn] ( listen)) is South Korea (ROK) fifth largest metropolis and the provincial capital of Chungnam. Located in the center of the country, Daejeon has a population of over 1.5 million in 2010.

Gwangju (officially known as Gwangju Metropolitan City; Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋdʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea (ROK). It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005 as its mentioned in the map of Southern South Korea (ROK). Changwon is a city in, and the capital of Gyeongsangnam-do, in South Korea (ROK). Changwon is the 8th most populous city in South Korea (ROK), with a 2010-established population of 1,089,039. It encompasses a land area of 743 square kilometres (287 sq mi) on the southeastern coast of South Korea (ROK).

Busan (Officially Busan Metropolitan City), formerly spelled Pusan (Korean pronunciation: [pusan]) is South Korea (ROK) second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area (includes adjacent cities of Gimhae and Yangsan) population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. Ulsan (Korean pronunciation: [ul.s͈an]), officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea (ROK) seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country as you can see in the map of Southern South Korea (ROK), neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north and the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east.