GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
North Korea
North Korea occupies the northern Korean Peninsula, with mountainous interiors and lowlands along parts of the west coast. Pyongyang lies on the Taedong River.
Fast Facts
- China borders much of the north.
- A short border meets Russia near the Tumen River mouth.
- The southern demarcation with South Korea lies around, but not exactly on, 38°N.
Connected lessons
- North KoreaCountry profile
Geographical connections
- ChinaBorders
- South KoreaBorders
- RussiaBorders