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	South Korea - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Korea forms a peninsula that extends some 1,100 km from the Asian mainland, flanked by the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan (East Sea), and terminated by the Korea Strait and the East China Sea to the south.
		South Korea's chaebol are often compared with Japan's keiretsu business groupings, the successors to the pre-war zaibatsu ("chaebol" and "zaibatsu" are Korean and Japanese pronunciations of the same Chinese characters).
		Korea's population is one of the most ethnically and linguistically homogeneous in the world, with the only significant minority being a small Chinese community.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/s/o/u/South_Korea_aa29.html (3380 words)

	South Korea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Korea forms a peninsula that extends some 1 100 km the Asian mainland flanked by the Yellow Sea the west and the East See(Sea of to the east and terminated by the Strait and the East China Sea to south.
		South Korea's capital and largest is Seoul in the northwest other major cities nearby Incheon central Daejeon Gwangju in the southwest and Daegu and Busan in the southeast.
		Korea's population is one of the most and linguistically homogenous in the world with only minority being a small Chinese community.
	www.freeglossary.com /South_Korea (1786 words)

	South Korea - Geography
		The west coast of the peninsula is bordered by the Korea Bay to the north and the Yellow Sea to the south; the east coast is bordered by the Sea of Japan (known in Korea as the East Sea).
		South Korea alone is about the size of Portugal or Hungary, and is slightly larger than the state of Indiana.
		Although the eastern coastline of South Korea is generally unindented, the southern and western coasts are jagged and irregular.
	countrystudies.us /south-korea/29.htm (482 words)

	Windows on Asia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		South Korea was created in 1945 as the Korean Peninsula was divided between the Soviet Union and the US at the 38 th parallel.
		South Korea is a largely urban country with a number of large cities, including Seoul, the capital, Busan, Daegu and others.
		South Korea is one of Asia’s economic miracles and is today one of the leading economies in the world; in 2003 it was the 11 th-largest economy in the world..
	www.asia.msu.edu /eastasia/SouthKorea/geography.html (1226 words)

	The Ultimate South Korea - American History Information Guide and Reference
		South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK; Korean: Daehan Minguk (Hangul: 대한 민국; Hanja: 大韓民國)), is a country in East Asia, covering the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.
		Korea forms a peninsula that extends some 1,100 km from the Asian mainland, flanked by the Yellow Sea ("West Sea") to the west and the East Sea (Sea of Japan) to the east, and terminated by the Korea Strait and the South Sea (East China Sea) to the south.
		South Korea's (current) capital and largest city is Seoul in the northwest, other major cities include nearby Incheon, central Daejeon, Gwangju in the southwest and Daegu and Busan in the southeast.
	www.historymania.com /american_history/ROK (2451 words)

	VOYAGES - Small Asia Cruises to the culture-rich shores of South Korea!
		South Korea, a country of approximately 48 million people, is widely recognized by its historic attempts to gain independence, which was finally gained in 1945.
		The Republic of South Korea is on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula surrounded by the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea.
		South Korea is one of the most digitally connected and technologically advanced countries in the world.
	www.alvoyages.com /articles/asia/south-korea.html (3321 words)

	1Up Travel : South Korea Geography and Facts
		South Korea occupies 99,237 square kilometers, about 45 percent of the whole of Korea and is slightly larger than Hungary, but a little smaller than Iceland in comparison.
		News that North Korea was constructing a huge multipurpose dam at the base of Mount Kumgang (1,638 meters) north of the DMZ caused considerable consternation in South Korea during the mid1980s.
		South Korea is less vulnerable to typhoons than Japan, Taiwan, the east coast of China, or the Philippines.
	www.1uptravel.com /geography/southkorea.html (2332 words)

	AllRefer.com - Korea : South Korea, Korea (Korean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		South Korea is divided into nine provinces and six special cities.
		A Second Republic of Korea, under the leadership of Dr. John M. Chang (Chang Myun), was unable to correct the economic problems or maintain order, and in May, 1961, the South Korean armed forces seized power in a bloodless coup.
		South Korea's economic growth continued with the third Five-Year Economic Plan (1972–76), during which the gross national product rose an average of 11.2%.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/K/Korea-south-korea.html (1037 words)

	ipedia.com: South Korea Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Republic of Korea (ROK; Korean: Daehan Minguk (Hangul: 대한 민국; Hanja: 大韓民國)) commonly known as South Korea is a country in East Asia, covering the southern half of the Korean peninsula.
		Thereafter, the southern Republic of Korea, under the autocratic government of Syngman Rhee and the dictatorship of Park Chunghee achieved rapid economic growth.
		Korea forms a peninsula that extends some 1,100 km from the Asian mainland, flanked by the Yellow Sea to the west and the East See(Sea of Japan) to the east, and terminated by the Tsushima Strait and the East China Sea to the south.
	www.ipedia.com /south_korea.html (1611 words)

	Korea's Geography (Land, Territory, Landforms, Climate and Weather, Four Seasons)
		The west coast of the Korean Peninsula is bounded by the Korea Bay to the north and the Yellow Sea to the south; the east coast is bounded by the East Sea.
		The combined territories of South and North Korea is similar in size of Britain (244,100 square kilometers) and Guyana (215,000 square kilometers).
		South Korea along is about the size of Hungary (93,000 square kilometers) and Jordan (97.700 square kilometers).
	www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/korea/geography.htm (2034 words)

	Korea, South: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		South Korea came into being after World War II, the result of a 1945 agreement reached by the Allies at the Potsdam Conference, making the 38th parallel the boundary between a northern zone of the Korean peninsula to be occupied by the USSR and southern zone to be controlled by U.S. forces.
		The new republic was proclaimed on Aug. 15 and was recognized as the legal government of Korea by the UN on Dec. 12, 1948.
		South Korea's foreign policy and future security: implications of the nuclear standoff.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107690.html (1581 words)

	South Korea - Asia - Asian Newscast - News & Headlines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		South Korea is also one of the world's most technologically advanced and digitally-connected countries; it has the third most broadband Internet users among the OECD countries and is a global leader in electronics, digital displays, shipbuilding, semiconductor devices, and mobile phones.
		South Korea's entertainment industry has grown substantially since the 1990s, producing Asia-wide successes in music, television, and film in a phenomenon known as the "Korean wave." However, the country still retains centuries-old customs and traditions, such as its unique cuisine and ancestor worship.
		The South Korean government's structure is determined by the Constitution of the Republic of Korea.
	www.newscast.in /asia/south_korea.php (929 words)

	Ted, Jens, Rahuls task 6
		People also cut down many of the trees in South Korea (which has been a big problem in South Korea until the late 60’s, when Korea decided to restore the forests), so there was an increase in soil erosion and flooding, which resulted in the forming of the lowlands of South Korea.
		It is very bad that South Korea is surrounded by water and by enemies; North Korea to the north, China and Japan to the south.
		South Korea’s average high temperature of 93 degrees is reached between July and mid-August.
	www.ri.net /schools/East_Greenwich/Cole/southkoreageography.html (1118 words)

	South Korea - Gurupedia
		The Republic of Korea (ROK; Korean: Daehan Minguk (Hangul: 대한 민국;
		Korea forms a peninsula that extends some 1,100 km from the Asian mainland, flanked by the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east, and terminated by the Tsushima Strait and the East China Sea to the south.
		Hanja and older people in Korea still prefer to write words in Hanja, as they were strictly forbidden to study and speak the Korean language when Japan ruled.
	www.gurupedia.com /s/so/south_korea.htm (1454 words)

	Image of The Korean Peninsula - North and South Korea
		The waters around Korea are some of the best fishing waters in the world, supplementing Korean diet as well as forming a major part of the economy.
		South Korea occupies the southern edge of the peninsula.
		South Korea's capital, Seoul, is in the north, on the Namhan River.
	www.globe-images.com /korea.htm (1759 words)

	South Korea - Location and Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Capital of South Korea is Seoul and the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
		The area occupied by South Korea is 99,237 square kilometers or about 45 percent of the whole of Korea.
		South Korea is slightly larger than Hungary or Portugal, and a little smaller than Iceland.
	www.bishops.k12.nf.ca /janet/korgeog.htm (877 words)

	South Korea - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is bound by North Korea to the north, the Yellow Sea to the west as well as the Korea and Cheju Straits to the south.
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Han, Kum, Naktong and Somjin with all of these rivers subject to flooding.
		In 1948 the division of Korea was formalized and the North and South Korea's declared, however, both factions claimed sovereignty over the entire peninsula and after the US and Soviet troops were withdrawn, armed clashes escalated.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/korea_s.htm (1529 words)

	Korean Geography
		The country extends south from the northeastern end of Asia and consists of the Korean Peninsula and over 3,400 islands.
		It is bordered in the north by Russia and China and by Japan across the East Sea.
		South Korea is divided into 9 provinces and 3 special cities.
	www.lifeinkorea.com /Information/geography.cfm (110 words)

	Visual Geography Series®: South Korea
		Korea DMZ @ Demilitarized Zone (Dept. of Tourism Policies) This site offers a wealth of information on the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea, from history and geography to wildlife.
		Korea Yesterday (NASA’s Classroom of the Future) This Korean history website is illustrated with maps and photos.
		South Korea Culture, History, and Religion (Granite School District, Salt Lake City, Utah) Lots of color photos illustrate information about South Korean culture and history as well as more general information about Buddhism and Confucianism.
	www.vgsbooks.com /countries/vgs_southkorea.htm (743 words)

	South Korea: GEOGRAPHY
		Topography: Approximately 70 percent of the land area of South Korea is composed of mountains and hills.
		South Korea "is prepared to immediately lodge a protest in case Koizumi visits the shrine on Aug....
		South Korea's preparations for next week's Asian Cup qualifier with Chinese Taipei have been dealt a blow with the withdrawal of striker Cho Jae-jin due to...
	www.mongabay.com /reference/new_profiles/233.html (1416 words)

	South Korea - Republic of Korea - ROK - Taehan-min'guk - Han'guk
		South Korea - Republic of Korea - ROK - Taehan-min'guk - Han'guk
		Destination South Korea, a virtual travel guide to the southern part of Choson, the "land of morning calm".
		Location: Korea is a peninsula country in Northeast Asia bordering China and Russia to the north, and Japan to the southeast.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/korea_south.htm (1117 words)

	PBS Online: Hidden Korea/Geography
		Korea is a rugged peninsula lying between China on the west and north and Japan to the east.
		South Korea is only 99,000 square miles -- roughly similar to Oregon -- and its population is close to 50 million (Compared to Oergon's 3 million).
		Until modern times, Koreans lived in small farming communities that were mainly concentrated in the few good arable parts of the peninsula.
	www.pbs.org /hiddenkorea/geography.htm (235 words)

	Facts About South Korea
		Korea was an independent kingdom for much of the past millennium.
		Thereafter, South Korea achieved rapid economic growth with per capita income rising to roughly 14 times the level of North Korea.
		South Korea today is a fully functioning modern democracy.
	worldfacts.us /Korea-South.htm (888 words)

	1Up Travel > South Korea > Travel & Tourism \| Tourist Guide to South Korea
		Korea is a land in eastern Asia that consists of two states.
		South Korea has a government that is strongly anti-Communist.
		Government and Politics in South Korea - Profiles the country name, government type, administrative divisions, independence, national holiday, constitution, legal system, suffrage, executive, legislative, and judicial branches, political parties and leaders, and a flag description of South Korea.
	www.1uptravel.com /international/asia/southkorea (773 words)

	South Korea's Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		South Korea is located in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula in eastern Asia.
		It borders North Korea, the Yellow Sea, and the East Sea (Sea of Japan) including the Korea and Korea Straits.
		The four largest rivers in South Korea are the Hangang, Geumgang, Nakdonggang and Seomjingang.
	www.east-buc.k12.ia.us /98_99/Asia/SK/sk_geo.htm (152 words)

	South Korea map, buy South Korea maps - Map Town Ltd. Also: South Korea travel books and South Korea travel guides.
		No matter what you seek in your journey to South Korea, go prepared and have a great time.
		Buy a map of South Korea and South Korea travel book to ensure you get the most out of your holiday.
		South Korea lies below the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsula, bordering the East Sea and the Yellow Sea.
	www.maptown.com /southkoreamaps.html (156 words)

	GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Map of Korea, South
		Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium.
		Thereafter, South Korea achieved rapid economic growth with per capita income rising to roughly 18 times the level of North Korea.
		In 1987, South Korean voters elected ROH Tae-woo to the presidency, ending 26 years of military dictatorships.
	www.geographyiq.com /countries/ks/Korea_South_map_flag_geography.htm (288 words)

	Geography Of Korea, South (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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	www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/korea_south_country_geography.shtml (316 words)

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