Corea del Norte
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, lies in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. It borders China, Russia and South Korea. The capital is Pyongyang, the country's largest city. The terrain is mountainous, with Paektu-san as the highest peak at 2,744 m above sea level. The climate is temperate, with cold winters and warm summers. The best time to visit is spring and autumn, when temperatures are pleasant and the countryside dazzles with colour.
