The capital of the DPRK: Pyongyang

Korea is a peninsula in the east of Asia, washed by the Japanese and the Yellow Seas. From the continent it is separated by the valleys of the Tumangan and Amnokkan rivers, as well as by the volcanic mass located in their sources.

On the peninsula are two states: in the south - the Republic of Korea (the capital - Seoul), and in the north - North Korea (the capital - Pyongyang). They are separated by a demilitarized line, because they are in a state of confrontation.

The capital of the Republic of Korea is a huge metropolis with a population of up to 10 million people. Seoul stands on the big river Hangan, the width of which reaches a kilometer. Although the city has a very ancient history, it is almost impossible to find ancient buildings: all of them were burned or destroyed.

The capital of the DPRK - Pyongyang - is the economic and cultural center of the country with only two million people, and its very name means "broad land" or "cozy terrain".

Its history dates from the depths of centuries: it is more than two thousand years old. Here you can see relics and monuments of the primitive period. Some of them were created millions of years ago.

Many historical finds in Pyongyang found during excavations during the rule of the people's power.

Since ancient times, the capital of the DPRK was called the "willow city", but today, along with the willows, many other trees and flowering plants can be seen . Everywhere there are squares and park areas, where you can meet beautiful mountain birds.

Pyongyang is distinguished by the abundance of pompous official buildings and buildings, the construction of which the authorities did not spare money, because the capital of the DPRK was originally intended to become "a showcase of the successes of socialism."

A lot of comfortable hotels for foreigners are built here. Pyongyang is the venue for the most grandiose celebrations dedicated to Kim Il Sung and important events in the life of the country.

The interior design of the metro is very similar to the Moscow underground stations of the thirties.

Many historical monuments are preserved here , such as the ruins of the fortress walls of 427, the gates of Theodonmun and Pothonmun, recently restored, Pubenna and Yongwangjo pavilions are masterpieces of Korean architecture.

Almost all of them were destroyed during the war, but were later restored.

The capital of the DPRK is also famous for its famous bell, cast in 1714: its weight is more than 13 tons.

After the war, Pyongyang was almost rebuilt, and now the imagination amazes such grandiose public buildings, such as the Bolshoi Theater or the Moranbon, the Mansudae Palace, etc.

In the capital are all the big museums of the country. The historical museum, built on Mount Moranbon, is famous for its exhibits: from the Paleolithic era to the present. The Museum of the Revolution, created in 1948, is dedicated to the confrontation of Koreans to foreign invaders, especially during the years of Japanese enslavement. The Museum of Ethnography collected a collection of items from everyday life of all the historical epochs of Korea. The Art Gallery presents several thousand canvases, from the earliest Middle Ages to the twentieth century, although the greater part of the exposition are examples of contemporary art that glorify the socialist system.