Republic of Korea are usually known as South Korea, located in East Asia at 37 35 'N 127 0' BT which includes the Korean peninsula. To the north is bordered by North Korea, the east by the Sea of Japan and in the southeast bordering the straits of Korea. The country is known by the name of the Hanguk by residents of South Korea and called Namchoson by the North Korean population. Capital of South Korea is Seoul.Area of South Korea is 99,274 km2, smaller than North Korea. State topography mostly mountains and rugged. Mountains in the eastern region into upstream generally large rivers, such as the Han River and the river Naktong. While the lower western part consisting of a muddy coastal plain. In the area west and south there are many bays and good harbors, such as Incheon, Yeosu, Gimhae, and Busan.
