Here’s some Quick facts about Japan and the Japanese.
Capital City:
Tokyo
Language(s):
Japanese
Religions:
Shintoism, Buddhism
Population:
127.6 Million – Male: 62165974 – Female: 65048525
Life expectancy:
Male: 77.63 years – Female: 84.41 years
Population growth:
0.11% (2003)
Geographic Location:
36 00 N, 138 00 E
Land Mass:
374,744 sq km
Terrain:
rugged and mountainous
Coastline:
29,751 km
Lowest point:
Hachiro-gata at -4 m
Highest Point:
Mount Fuji (Fuji San) 3,776m
Climate:
Various from Tropical in south to cold in the north
Natural Hazards:
Some active volcanoes, seismic activity (Earth tremours), tsunamis, typhoons
Government type:
Monarchy with Parliamentary Government
Head of State:
Emperor Akihito (Since 7th January 1989)
Prime minister:
Junichiro Koizumi (Liberal Democrat Party)
Independence:
660 BC (founded by Emperor Jimmu)
National Holidays:
(2010-11)
|
New Year s Day |
1 Jan |
1 Jan |
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Coming of Age Day |
11 Jan |
10 Jan |
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National Foundation Day |
11 Feb |
11 Feb |
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Spring Equinox |
21 Mar |
21 Mar |
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Shôwa Day |
29 Apr |
29 Apr |
|
Constitution Day |
3 May |
3 May |
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Children s Day |
5 May |
5 May |
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Marine Day |
19 Jul |
18 Jul |
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Respect for the Aged Day |
20 Sep |
19 Sep |
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Sports Day |
11 Oct |
10 Oct |
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Culture Day |
3 Nov |
3 Nov |
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Labour Thanksgiving Day |
23 Nov |
23 Nov |
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Emperor s Birthday |
23 Dec |
23 Dec |
Currency:
Yen (JPY)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
£1,996 trillion
Internet country code:
.jp
Railways:
23,168 km total
Highways:
1,161,894 km total
More information available at:
CIA Website – http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/print/ja.html
BBC Website – http://news.bbc.co.uk/…./country_profiles/1258586.stm
