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Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea. Following the establishment of North Korea in 1948, Pyongyang became its de facto capital, and it was declared the official capital under the 1972 Constitution.

Facts
Population
3,157,538 1
Area (sq km)
829.1 1
Population Estimate Year
2021 1
Latitude
39.0167 degrees north 1
Longitude
125.7475 degrees east 1
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North Korea, Countries

Pyongyang is North Korea's capital.

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North Korea, Countries

Pyongyang is North Korea's capital.

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1. Pyongyang (Wikipedia)
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3,157,538
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2021
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829.1 km2
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125.7475
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Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea.
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