1. Geography of the Koreas
Chief Geographic Features:
Rivers
Coastline
Mountains
Islands
Peninsula
Forests

2. Geography of the Koreas
Geographically, North and South Korea can be compared to China, with mountainous terrain and many rivers. It can also be compared to Italy; both are considered peninsulas.
Korea
China
Italy
Mountains
Rivers
Peninsula

3. Geography of the Koreas
Latitude and Longitude:
South Korea: 36° North, 128° East
North Korea: 40° North, 127° East

4. Geography of the Koreas
The 38th Parallel
The 38th parallel is known as the DMZ; or Demilitarized Zone. In this location, no soldiers, weapons, or civilians are allowed. There is much tension between North and South Korea here, but the wildlife flourishes in the DMZ.

5. Geography of the Koreas
Location
Korea is located in a strategic military location; snugly in-between China and Japan. If North or South Korea were ever at war with either country, it could cut off the shipping route. If that occurred, no products would be able to be shipped to either industrialized country.