North Korea
- ISBN-10
- 1438105266
- ISBN-13
- 9781438105260
- Series
- North Korea
- Category
- Electronic books
- Pages
- 129
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Authors
- Christopher L. Salter, Charles F. Gritzner
Description
Located on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, the communist country of North Korea has figured in US foreign affairs since the Korean War ended in 1953. Featuring photographs, maps, and facts and history, this book presents an exploration of the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of this nation.
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