The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) or North Korea is a country located on the Korean Peninsula, north of South Korea. The area is 120.54 thousand km². The population is 26,298,666 people. The capital is Pyongyang. There are 9 administrative provinces and 4 cities subordinate to the center (Pyongyang, Kaesong, Hamhin, Chongjin). The head of state is the president. The highest body of state government and the legislative body is the unicameral Supreme People's Assembly.