LocationIn the north of the Republic of Korea, on the west coast.
Dialling code82.
Population11 million.
Time zoneGMT + 9.
Electricity220 volts AC, 60 cycles; round two-pin plugs.
Average January temperatures- 2.5°C (27.5°F).
Average July temperatures25°C (77°F).
Annual rainfall112mm (4.5 inches).
Cost of Living:100 South Korea Won (₩1) = £0.05; US$0.08; C$0.09; A$0.11; €0.06
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rates as of January 2009Special Events:Lotus Lantern Festival, Apr-May, 10,000 lanterns parade the streets to celebrate Buddha’s birthday, Jongno (website:
www.llf.or.kr)
Hi Seoul Festival, Apr-May, showcases the city’s unique history, tradition and diversity through cultural events and performances, throughout the city (website:
www.hiseoulfest.org/eng)
Boryeong Mud Festival, Jul, everything from therapeutic mud massage to mud-sliding is on offer at Daecheon Beach, two and a half hours by bus south of Seoul (website:
www.mudfestival.or.kr)
Insa-dong Festival, Oct, showcases
pungmulnori or folk musical instrumental performances and has a food court with countrywide cuisine
Icheon Rice Cultural Festival, Oct, a feast to celebrate the good harvest, Icheon, an hour’s bus journey away (website:
www.ricefestival.or.kr)
Food Korea, Nov, introduces traditional and new Korean food and culture, AT Center (website:
www.foodexkorea.com)
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