Japan

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Japan

Table of Contents

I. Geography

a.) Land

b.) Climate

c.) Vegetation

d.) Population and Culture

e.) Natural Resources and Land Usage

II. History

a.) Post WWII-Present

III. Economics

IV. Politics and Government

V. Military

VI. International Relations

VII. International Appeal

The island of Japan (145,826 sq. mi.) is located in the North Pacific Ocean. It is bounded by on the north by the Sea of Okhotsk, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea, and on the west by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan.

I. Geography

a.) Land

Japan is made up of four islands: Hokkaido, Kyushu, Honshu, and Shikoku. The Entire country is smaller than the state of Montana. Honshu is the largest island of the four. It is a very mountainous island and features the Japanese Alps, which is home to Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. These Alps also harbor many active and inactive volcanoes. The Kanto Plain, the largest lowland in the country spreads from the Alps. Hokkaido, the northernmost and second largest island is full of forested mountains and hills. Although large in size, Hokkaido only has about 5% of the nation living there. The steep, walled heavily forested mountains that run down the center of the island characterize Kyushu. Kyushu has rolling hills, wide plains and doesn't have much fertile farmland. Many mountains and hills cross up Shikoku, Japan's smallest island.

b.) Climate

The climate in Japan is generally mild. However, the temperature for each island varies. For instance, in Hokkaido and northern Honshu, the winters are usually bitterly cold and the summers are very short. In Kyushu, Shikoku, and southern Honshu, the summers are long and humid a...

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...e Japanese armed forces are of moderate strength. The army has about 149,900 soldiers enlisted. The air force has about 44,700 members, and the navy has 43,100 sailors. Japan has no enemies at the time.

VI. International Relations

Japan belongs to no international groups.

VII. International Appeal

Japan attracts millions of travelers annually. Many are attracted to the beautiful rural areas that dot the country. The Japanese Alps attract many skiing or mountain climbing enthusiasts. Tokyo and other large metropolitan areas, with their bustling cityscapes and prime shopping areas makes them great tourist attractions.

Bibliography:

Bibliography

1. Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, 1996 "Japan"

2. SIRS Government Reporter, "Japan", Spring 1998

3. Encarta 1998-Search "Japan"

4. CultureGram '98. "Japan"

5. World Book "J", 1996

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