The flag of Japan features a crimson-red circle at the center of a white field.
About Japan
Japan is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Tokyo. With a population of 125,836,021, it ranks among the most populous countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 377,930 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 332.96 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.
The official language of Japan is Japanese, .
The currency used in Japan is the Japanese yen (¥), .
Japan is a member of the United Nations.
In Japan, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+09:00 time zone.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Tokyo
- Continent: Asia
- Native Name: 日本
- Demonym: Japanese
- Top Level Domain: .jp, .みんな
- Calling Code: +81
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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