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South Korea. A Nation of rich history and beautiful landscapes. South Korean Flags. National Flag. Naval Flag. Economic Information. High Tech Industries and Transportation advances. LG Electronics. Founded in 1958 as Goldstar World’s 2 nd largest manufacturer of T.V.s
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South Korea A Nation of rich history and beautiful landscapes
South Korean Flags National Flag Naval Flag
Economic Information High Tech Industries and Transportation advances
LG Electronics • Founded in 1958 as Goldstar • World’s 2nd largest manufacturer of T.V.s • World’s 3rd largest producer of cell-phones • Headquarters is located in Seoul, South Korea Images provided by http://www.wallmart.com/
Economic Facts • Korea is one of the fastest growing economies in the world • South Korea has the 15th largest economy in the world • Currency is the South Korean Won • Unemployment rate is 3.2% • Inflation is 4.7% • http://www.heritage.org/index/Country/SouthKorea
Moonlight Rainbow Fountain • Also known as the Banpo bridge • The World’s largest fountain bridge • The bridge has set a Guinness world record with 10,000 LED nozzles that shoot 190 tons of water per minute
Samsung • Founded in 1969 in Suwon South Korea • The World’s largest electronics company • Headquarters is located in Seoul, South Korea Information provided by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Electronics
South Korea’s Tourists Destinations
National Assembly Building • Located in Seoul • Completed in 1975 • The location of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
Hwaseong Fortress Built in the late Eighteenth Century Surrounds the city of Suwon The Four gates include Janganmum, Hwaseomun, Paldalmun & Changyongmun
Seoraksan National Park • Located near Seoraksan Mountain, the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range • Waterfalls and rock formations make this one of the most beautiful sites in South Korea Images provided by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoraksan
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Bulguksa Temple • Located in North Gyeongsang • The head temple of the Jogye Order • Home to seven national treasures of South Korea
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