1. EAST ASIA: SOUTH KOREA
Unit 3

3. Climate / Terrain The size of Oregon
Largely mountainous, with small valleys and narrow coastal plains
Continental Climate
Temperatures: 20 degrees F (Jan) 70 degrees F (August)
Dry winters and humid summers
Temperatures in Korea is favorable to the development of vegetation

5. Government / Economy Capital: Seoul
Government Type: Democratic Republic
Head of State: President
-5 year term
Currency: Won
1 USD= Won
12th largest economy in the world

6. Demography / Culture Population: 49,039,986 (Very crowded city)
Life Expectancy: 76 (M) 83 (F)
Literacy Rate: 99% (M) 96% (F)
Language: Korean
Majority of Koreans are Christians

7. Brief History
In 1910, Russia and Japan fought to gain control of Korea, Japan won
When Japan lost WWII, its territories were takes over by the Allies, Soviet troops occupied the north while U.S. stayed in the south
1950, the communists in the north invaded the south sparking the Korean War
As a result, the country remains divided along the 38th parallel

8. Seoul World Cup Stadium
Tourism
North Seoul Tower
War Memorial
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Olympic Park

9. Interesting Facts Crime Reenactments Fast Food delivery Mud Festival
Valentine’s Day in SK is all about the men
Baby’s are one year at birth
Korean Pop music is very poular

10. Food
KOREAN BBQ