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North Korea. Just a little bit
In recent years, the world has grown dramatically interest in the "hermit kingdom" - North Korea. This is not surprising, because the country claims to be the most closed and very exotic and forbidden fruit is known to be sweet.
Here are a few facts that may be interesting.
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1. North Korea is one of the most literate countries in the world: an average literacy rate of the population in North Korea reaches 100%!
2. In a country allowed to wear only 28 government-approved hairstyles and haircuts.
Girls are allowed to wear 14 different options haircuts; married women are required to wear a short cut, and single women can let your hair is longer. Men are not allowed to grow their hair longer than 5 centimeters, while older people can afford to hair length up to 7 inches.
3. Annual costs of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on luxury cognac 800 times the average annual income of the country.
Father of current leader Kim Jong Un - Kim Jong Il spent 700,000 euros a year to buy cognac Hennessy. The average annual income in North Korea is estimated to reach 1 to 2 thousand dollars.
4. In addition, the dictator was an avid cinephile, and his collection of over 20,000 films.
Among his favorites were "Rambo", "Godzilla" and "Friday the 13th".
5. Less than 20% of all land in North Korea are suitable for planting crops.
The share of arable land in North Korea there are only 19, 08%.
6. Residents of North Korea, especially born after the Korean War, South Koreans shorter by almost 6 inches.
Probably the difference in growth is associated with malnutrition during the war, as well as chronic malnutrition every third child in the DPRK.
7. North Korea ranked fourth in the world in terms of its regular army.
"Under the gun" in the DPRK are up to 1, 190 million.
8. The number of people willing to join the ranks of the army of North Korea, is approximately equal to the number of people in the State Senegal.
6, 515 million men and 6, 418 million women are suitable for service in the armed forces of the DPRK.
9. The total length of roads in the country - 25,554 kilometers, of which only 724 km are paved.
That is only 2, 83% of all roads in the DPRK are covered with asphalt. This happens because few residents in the country have personal vehicles.
10. Nearly 6 million people in DPRK suffer from food shortages, and 33% of children are chronically malnourished.
According to some reports, 23, 4% of the GDP of North Korea accounted for by agriculture. He was treated growing rice, corn, potatoes, legumes, hogs, cattle. However, according to the World Food Programme, due to natural conditions and lack of arable land DPRK experiencing chronic food shortages.
11. North Korea called the most corrupt country in the world - along with Afghanistan and Somalia.
According to the rating of the CPI in 2013, North Korea, Somalia, and Afghanistan is a country where corruption has reached a critical point. Scores range from 0 (the highest level of corruption) and 100 (no corruption) is given by 177 countries. North Korea received a score of 8.
Here are a few facts that may be interesting.
12 photos
via
1. North Korea is one of the most literate countries in the world: an average literacy rate of the population in North Korea reaches 100%!
2. In a country allowed to wear only 28 government-approved hairstyles and haircuts.
Girls are allowed to wear 14 different options haircuts; married women are required to wear a short cut, and single women can let your hair is longer. Men are not allowed to grow their hair longer than 5 centimeters, while older people can afford to hair length up to 7 inches.
3. Annual costs of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on luxury cognac 800 times the average annual income of the country.
Father of current leader Kim Jong Un - Kim Jong Il spent 700,000 euros a year to buy cognac Hennessy. The average annual income in North Korea is estimated to reach 1 to 2 thousand dollars.
4. In addition, the dictator was an avid cinephile, and his collection of over 20,000 films.
Among his favorites were "Rambo", "Godzilla" and "Friday the 13th".
5. Less than 20% of all land in North Korea are suitable for planting crops.
The share of arable land in North Korea there are only 19, 08%.
6. Residents of North Korea, especially born after the Korean War, South Koreans shorter by almost 6 inches.
Probably the difference in growth is associated with malnutrition during the war, as well as chronic malnutrition every third child in the DPRK.
7. North Korea ranked fourth in the world in terms of its regular army.
"Under the gun" in the DPRK are up to 1, 190 million.
8. The number of people willing to join the ranks of the army of North Korea, is approximately equal to the number of people in the State Senegal.
6, 515 million men and 6, 418 million women are suitable for service in the armed forces of the DPRK.
9. The total length of roads in the country - 25,554 kilometers, of which only 724 km are paved.
That is only 2, 83% of all roads in the DPRK are covered with asphalt. This happens because few residents in the country have personal vehicles.
10. Nearly 6 million people in DPRK suffer from food shortages, and 33% of children are chronically malnourished.
According to some reports, 23, 4% of the GDP of North Korea accounted for by agriculture. He was treated growing rice, corn, potatoes, legumes, hogs, cattle. However, according to the World Food Programme, due to natural conditions and lack of arable land DPRK experiencing chronic food shortages.
11. North Korea called the most corrupt country in the world - along with Afghanistan and Somalia.
According to the rating of the CPI in 2013, North Korea, Somalia, and Afghanistan is a country where corruption has reached a critical point. Scores range from 0 (the highest level of corruption) and 100 (no corruption) is given by 177 countries. North Korea received a score of 8.
