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Japan

日本

Eastern Asia, Asia

Japanese

Japan (日本) is a country in Eastern Asia, Asia. With a population of 123,210,000 and an area of 377,930 km², the capital city is Tokyo. The official language is Japanese. The national currency is the Japanese yen (¥ JPY).

Quick Facts

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Tokyo
Capital
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123,210,000
Population
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377,930 km²
Area
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¥ JPY
Currency
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+81
Dial Code
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.jp, .みんな
TLD

Economy

Japan has a GDP per capita of $32,487, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$32,487
GNI per Capita$36,000

Geography

Japan is located in Eastern Asia at coordinates 36.00°N, 138.00°E. It has no land borders. The highest point is Mount Fuji at 3,777 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates36.00°N, 138.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Fuji
3,777 m
🏞️ Longest RiverJūrō Gawa
3,971 km
TimezonesUTC+09:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Japan, including International Stadium Yokohama with a capacity of 72,327 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumInternational Stadium Yokohama
72,327 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Japan

What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What is the population of Japan?
Japan has a population of approximately 123,210,000 people.
What currency does Japan use?
Japan uses the Japanese yen (¥ JPY).
What language is spoken in Japan?
The official language of Japan is Japanese.
What is the area of Japan?
Japan covers a total area of 377,930 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Japan?
The GDP per capita of Japan is approximately $32,487.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)