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    People of North Korea
    Nationality: Noun and adjective--Korean(s).
    Population (2003): 22.5 million.
    Annual growth rate: About -0.03%.
    Ethnic groups: Korean; small Chinese and Japanese populations.
    Religions: Buddhism, Shamanism, Chongdogyo, Christian; religious activities have been virtually nonexistent since 1945.
    Language: Korean.
    Education: Years compulsory--11. Attendance--3 million (primary, 1.5 million; secondary, 1.2 million; tertiary, 0.3 million). Literacy--99%.
    Health (1998): Medical treatment is free; one doctor for every 700 inhabitants; one hospital bed for every 350. Infant mortality rate--88/1,000. Life expectancy--males 49 yrs., females 54 yrs.

    source: http://www.state.gov

  • North Korea Geography
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