Host Country Profile
South Korea is a very modern country. In Seoul, you will find a city that is as up-to-date as any in Europe, the United States, or Japan. But Korea has retained a unique identity through its own traditional culture, its language, and its wonderful cuisine. Walk through any city or town, along wide streets or small alleyways, and discover a wide variety of restaurants, both large and small. Country Name: Republic of Korea Capital City: Seoul Location: Korea is a rugged peninsula lying between China on the west and north and Japan to the east. Territory: 100,032km2 (South Korea) The whole Korean peninsula is about 85,500 square miles, about the size of Utah. South Korea is 99,000 square miles -roughly similar to Oregon. Population: 48,508,972 (July 2009 est.) Language: Korean (Written form: Hangeul) Climate: Four very distinct seasons Spring lasts from mid-March to the end of May and flower such as azaleas, cherry blossoms, and magnolias can be seen. Summer from June to August is...