Paleolithic era began 500,000 years ago on Korean Peninsula. Earliest Korean pottery dates to 8000 BC. Gojoseon kingdom founded in 2333 BC by mythical Dangun. Jin state formed in southern Korea by 3rd century BC
Caste is a fixed social group determined at birth within a system of stratification. Term derives from Spanish "casta" meaning race or lineage. Portuguese first applied it to Indian social groups in 1498
Population reached 24 million in 2008, with 68.09% aged 15-64. Median age is 32.9 years, gender ratio 0.95 males to 1.00 females. Birth rate exceeded death rate since 2000, average 2 children per woman. Population density is 199.54 inhabitants per square kilometre
East Asia includes Japan, Korea, China, Mongolia, and Taiwan. Region lies mostly in temperate zone with similar climate to Europe. Northern Asia features numerous low-elevation mountain ranges. Central China contains distinctive warm temperate flora
Coca-Cola is the most widely consumed soda globally. Inca Kola is Peru's most popular soda, featuring unique sweet taste. Guaraná Antarctica is Brazil's national symbol with high caffeine content. Brisa, from Madeira, was first to use pure passion fruit juice. Orangina, from Algeria, features distinctive orange-shaped bottle design
Current population is 26,528,746 people as of July 2024. Population will reach peak of 26.87 million by 2037. Annual population growth rate is 0.44%. Fertility rate has declined from 5.12 to 1.91 births per woman