Japan is an island nation in Asia with a population of 126.5M and an area of 377,930 km². Its capital is Tokyo, Japanese is the official language, and it is a monarchy. Japan is a member of the G20.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalTokyo
Population126.5M
Area377,930 km²
LanguageJapanese
ReligionShinto
GovernmentMonarchy
CurrencyJapanese Yen
GDP/capita$39000
Geography
Island nationHas coastlineMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoes
Oceans / SeasPacific, Sea of Japan
Economy & Resources
AgricultureRice, Tea
EnergyNuclear, Coal, Natural gas
Memberships
G20
🎯 How to identify Japan in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Japan efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
✅ Yes
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
✅ Yes
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of G20?
✅ Yes
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