| Latitude and Longitude |
35º 30' N, 139º 00' E |
| Area |
378000 km2 |
| Capital |
Tokyo |
| Time Zone |
UTC+9 |
| Official Name |
Japan |
| Currency |
Yen (JPY) |
| Government |
Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy |
| Legislature |
Bicameral |
| Population |
127288416 |
| Independence Date |
660 BC |
| International Dialing Code |
81 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
JP |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
JPN |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$35,300.00 |
| Climate Type |
Humid Subtropical, Subarctic and Temperate |
| Major Language(s) |
Japanese (official) |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Chinese, Korean, Japanese |
| Major Religious Groups |
Buddhist and Shinto |
| Administrative Divisions |
47 Prefectures |
| Neighbouring Countries |
N.A. (Island) |
| Major Industries |
Automobiles, Steel, Texttile, Electronics, Food processing, Chemical |
| Natural Resources |
Minerals (few), Fish |
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