North Korea

Country · Asia

Population 24,554,000

Area 122,435 km²

Time zone Asia/Pyongyang

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Majestic Mountains and Peaks

This collection highlights significant mountain peaks across the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, from the sacred volcanic heights of the Paektu range to the granite ridges of Mount Myohyang. It features Bilobong, the highest point of the Myohyang range, and Hyangdo Peak, which sits on the rim of the Heaven Lake crater. The list also includes the Hushan site on the northern border and various regional summits throughout South Pyongan and Kangwon provinces, representing the country's diverse topography.

20 places

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Monuments and Memorials

This collection features significant monuments and memorials across North Korea, reflecting the nation's political ideology and revolutionary history. Highlights include the 170-meter Juche Tower in Pyongyang and the grand bronze statues of the Mansu Hill Grand Monument. The list also encompasses regional sites like the Samjiyon Grand Monument near Mount Paektu and various 'eternal life' towers (Yeongsaengtab). These landmarks are characterized by socialist realist architecture and grand-scale sculptures dedicated to the country's leadership and historical military victories.

19 places

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North Korean Cultural Institutions

This collection highlights North Korea's most significant cultural and educational landmarks. It includes major performance venues like the Hamhung Grand Theatre, the country’s largest, and the historic Pyongyang Grand Theatre. Educational institutions feature the privately funded Pyongyang University of Science and Technology and Kim Chaek University of Technology. The list also covers specialized sites like the Mansudae Art Studio, responsible for national monuments, and the International Friendship Exhibition, which houses thousands of gifts presented to the country's leaders.

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