South Korea, also known as the Republic of Korea, is a country located on the far eastern edge of Asia.
This county has a Representative Democracy government, which is run by a president, prime minister, and officials from each party in which make up a group called the National Assembly. South Korea is among 20 of the largest economies. They have not always been so successful, and here is a graph showing how much their economy has grown over the years:
This growth in economy happened after the Korean War, when Korea split up into separate parts (South & North). This country now provides for 41% of the nations economy. It exports differing types of manufactured goods, including: steel, automobiles, ships, chemicals, clothing, television sets, household appliances, and computers. South Korea imports massive amounts of crude oils; which is an oil used in gasoline, to create heat and other electrical generations, or to make cement. Some other imported items include: food, machinery, chemicals, and chemical products. The United States, Japan, and China are the three major trading partners of South Korea. Seoul is the capitol of South Korea, and is one of the largest cities in the world. It's population is around 10,208,302. Due to the immensity of this city several international companies have headquarters located there. South Korea has a total population of 50 million. The two dominant religions in South Korea are Buddhism and Christianity. This country is also apart of the United Nations, and have been allies with the United States for over 40 years.
There are several fanaticizing places to visit in South Korea. Feju Island, also known as "the islands of the Gods" is a relaxing getaway in which resembles a Hawaiian atmosphere. Not only is this island gorgeous, but it also inhabits many museums. Seoul, the capitol, is another interesting destination, because of all the historical and cultural landmarks it has. Seoraksan National Park, which holds the highest mountain in eastern Asia, and several ancient temples. Gyeongju, a small city in the southeastern corner of South Korea which is known as the museum without walls. This city is such a go to, because of all the historical landmarks it endures; such as the Bulguksa Temple which was once pictured on the Korean money. All of these locations are the main tourist attractions in South Korea.
My Thoughts: I was surprised on some of the information I found out about this country. I thought South Korea was a lot more like North Korea, as far as being in bad terms with the United States, and having a struggling economy. This inference I had turned out to be the complete opposite of the truth. Turns out South Korea has a booming economy, and is and has been an ally of the U.S. I was also surprised on how equalized their government system is. I figured it was a more of a monarchy.
Sources:
"Constitutional Republic." - Conservapedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2013.
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North and South Korea are exact opposites of each other!