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asia's 22nd most populous country and 43rd largest economy. Also one of only several nuclear powers.

Totalitarianism

North Korea is a military dictatorship despite officially being called the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

East Asia

North Korea is part of East Asia — a region known for landmarks like the Great Wall of China, foods like sushi and dim sum, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and technological innovation.

Statistics

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Population Rank:22 56
Nominal GDP Rank:43 135
GDP (PPP) per Capita Rank:50 215