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Table of contents: The land : Topography, rivers and lakes, natural Resources, climate, flora and fauna. cities -- History and government: Ancient Chosun, the three kingdoms, Silla dynasty, the Koryo kingdom, Chosun dynasty, social and economic upheaval, international involvement, under Japan, communist beginnings, Partition, the Korean War, rebuilding, Kim's Korea, Mounting challenges, nuclear concerns, gradual opening and ongoing struggles, government -- The people: social structure, housing and health, human rights, education, language -- Cultural life: Religion. food and dress. the arts. literature, music and dance, sports -- The economy: Industry and trade, military and weapons, production, agriculture, forestry, and fishing, infrastructure, the future