Stats on North Korea, Land of the Dear Leader

-- North Korea is about half the size of Britain.

-- The population is about 23.9 million

-- In 2008 per capita income was $1,800

-- Life expectancy is 63 years

-- 37 per cent of children under 7 have growth problems

-- The armed forces include 1.17 million military personnel, 3,700 tanks, 420 warships and 60 submarines

-- There are three newspapers, one television station and one radio station to which all radios are automatically set.