Discover South Korea on an Adventure Cruise
South Korea, a country of approximately 48 million people, is widely recognized by its historic attempts to gain independence, which was finally gained in 1945. The country is a fully functioning democracy with a president, prime minister, and a National Assembly.
A popular destination to visit during a South Korea cruise is the capital city, Seoul. This city, the third largest metropolitan area in the world, is home to nearly one-half of South Korea’s people.
The Republic of South Korea is on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula surrounded by the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. Its total land size is 99,617 sq. km or 38,462.49 sq. miles. Over 70% of the country is mountainous; the remainder consists of lowlands, mostly around the coasts in the west and southeast. Within this small country there are diverse terrains to explore during a South Korea cruise including distinguishable areas of plains, river basins, rolling hills, high mountains, and valleys. There are approximately 3,000 islands off the mainland, most of which are small and uninhabited. Halla-san, the highest point in the country, is on Jeju Island, located about 60 miles (100 kilometers) off mainland.
The country boasts over 400 species of birds, 78 species of mammals, and over 4,000 types of vascular plants. Mammal species include the leopard, bear, tiger, deer, and wolf. Other wildlife found in South Korea consists of 25 species of reptiles, 14 amphibians, and 130 types of freshwater fish.
The best time to plan a cruise to South Korea and explore this amazing culture is either in the fall or spring when temperatures are mild and more temperate. If you are interested in playing in the snow though, winter might be the time for you to visit since the Siberian winds bring snow to the mountains of South Korea.
