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JAPAN LAND OF THE RISING SUN
Satellite view of JAPAN
INTRODUCTION TO JAPAN
JAPAN is an island country in East Asia.
Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south.
The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes identified as the "Land of the Rising Sun".
The largest islands are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of Japan's land area.
Contd…
Official language of Japan is kanji. Japan is a constitutional monarchy where the power of the emperor is very limited. Akihito is the current emperor of Japan. Power is chiefly held by the prime minister of Japan. Present GDP accounts for about $4.346 trillion with a per capita income of $38.341 Yen is the official currency of japan.
Geography of Japan.
About 70 to 80% of the country is forested, mountainous, & unsuitable for agricultural & residential use. Mount FUJI is the highest peak of Japan. Most of the islands are volcanic. Mount Fuji
Environment & population
Japan reflects a tenuous balance between economic development and environmental protection. Japan has the worlds 10th largest population. Japan is the lead country trying to meet kyoto protocol.
Science and technology.
Japan is one of the leading nation in the field of scientific research and technology. Japan, leaders in developing environmentfriendly technologies. Largest producers of automobiles in the world. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency conducts space & planetary research.
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Foreign Relations & Military
Japan maintains close economic & military relations with U.S. U.S- Japan security alliance serving as the corner stone for its foreign policy. Japan has served as a nonpermanent security council recently in 2005-6. It actively participates in international affairs as its a member state of U.N.
Japan’s Economy
Japan is the 2nd largest economy in the world at around US dollar 4.5 trillion in terms of nominal gdp & 3rd in terms of purchasing power parity. It economy is characterized by low overall taxation & overwhelming private sector economy. The Tokio stock exchange is 2nd largest in the world.
Major Religions
Japanese religiosity Shinto and Buddhism 95%
Others 4%
Christianity 0.8%
Major Sports..
Sumo is considered as one of the most popular sports & happens to be the national sport in Japan. Martial arts, viz. judo, karate, kendo are widely practiced. Auto racing, Formula nippon is also a part of interest in japan.
Thank you...
:)
By Suman Chatterjee
Satellite view of JAPAN
INTRODUCTION TO JAPAN
JAPAN is an island country in East Asia.
Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south.
The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes identified as the "Land of the Rising Sun".
The largest islands are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of Japan's land area.
Contd…
Official language of Japan is kanji. Japan is a constitutional monarchy where the power of the emperor is very limited. Akihito is the current emperor of Japan. Power is chiefly held by the prime minister of Japan. Present GDP accounts for about $4.346 trillion with a per capita income of $38.341 Yen is the official currency of japan.
Geography of Japan.
About 70 to 80% of the country is forested, mountainous, & unsuitable for agricultural & residential use. Mount FUJI is the highest peak of Japan. Most of the islands are volcanic. Mount Fuji
Environment & population
Japan reflects a tenuous balance between economic development and environmental protection. Japan has the worlds 10th largest population. Japan is the lead country trying to meet kyoto protocol.
Science and technology.
Japan is one of the leading nation in the field of scientific research and technology. Japan, leaders in developing environmentfriendly technologies. Largest producers of automobiles in the world. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency conducts space & planetary research.
ASIMO
Foreign Relations & Military
Japan maintains close economic & military relations with U.S. U.S- Japan security alliance serving as the corner stone for its foreign policy. Japan has served as a nonpermanent security council recently in 2005-6. It actively participates in international affairs as its a member state of U.N.
Japan’s Economy
Japan is the 2nd largest economy in the world at around US dollar 4.5 trillion in terms of nominal gdp & 3rd in terms of purchasing power parity. It economy is characterized by low overall taxation & overwhelming private sector economy. The Tokio stock exchange is 2nd largest in the world.
Major Religions
Japanese religiosity Shinto and Buddhism 95%
Others 4%
Christianity 0.8%
Major Sports..
Sumo is considered as one of the most popular sports & happens to be the national sport in Japan. Martial arts, viz. judo, karate, kendo are widely practiced. Auto racing, Formula nippon is also a part of interest in japan.
Thank you...
:)
By Suman Chatterjee
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