South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a sovereign state located in the southern part of the Korean peninsula. The name "Korea" is derived from Goryeo, a dynasty which ruled in the Middle Ages.
Its neighbors are China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. South Korea lies in the north temperate zone with a predominantly mountainous terrain. It covers a total area of 99,392 km2 (38,375 sq mi) and has a population of 50 million. The capital and largest city is Seoul with a population of 10.4 million.
G20 Seoul Summit 2010 - Real story of Korea
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