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Japan — silhouette, capital and facts
Japan is in Asia and its capital is Tokyo. With about 125 million people and 377,975 km², it ranks 62nd in area and 11th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Japan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 125 million
- Area
- 377,975 km²
- Language
- Japanese
- Currency
- Yen
- Flag colors
- white, red
Borders
Japan has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Japan
- The archipelago has over 6,800 islands, and Mount Fuji, at 3,776 m, is its highest point.
- Hōryū-ji, a temple near Nara, is among the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world.
- In sumo, a sport with roots in Shinto rituals, wrestlers tie their hair in a topknot called a chonmage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
Which continent is Japan in?
Japan is in Asia.
Which countries border Japan?
Japan has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Japan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Japan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Japan?
The archipelago has over 6,800 islands, and Mount Fuji, at 3,776 m, is its highest point. Hōryū-ji, a temple near Nara, is among the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world. In sumo, a sport with roots in Shinto rituals, wrestlers tie their hair in a topknot called a chonmage.
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