The Republic of Korea (hereafter Korea) is a country visited by approximately ten million international travelers annually. With its long history in culture and tradition, the country has a lot to offer to travelers. Continue reading to learn general information about Korea before visiting. The Korean peninsula, roughly 1,030 km long and 175 km at its narrowest point, has a total land area of 100,033 km2 and is located in Northeast Asia. With Seoul as its capital city, Korea is neighbored by Japan to the east, China to the west, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) across the northern border.