Japan

Japan is at the moment the second economic power world-wide, after the United States and followed by Germany. The charecters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin".

languagues Japanese
Capital Tokyo
Area 377.873 km²
Population 127,433,494
Currency Yen

Japan is the main nation in the fields of scientific research, technology and medical research. Japan is leader in the manufacture of cars, machinery, electronics, industrial, optical, robotics, chemical agents, semiconducting and metals.

The education and health of Japan are one of the best ones of the world, the entrance level average of an inhabitant is of 38,341 dollars to the month and the longevity index is of 81 years

Japan is a country of over three thousand islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. The main islands are Hokkaidō, Honshū (the main island), Shikoku and Kyūshū. All these islands are known as the Japanese Archipelago. The highest mountain in Japan is Monte Fuji (Fujisan), of 3,776 ms of height.

Japan this located in the Pacific ring of the fire , at the juncture of three tectonic plates, gives Japan frequent low-intensity tremors and occasional volcanic activity.

The Japanese State is considered a constitutional monarchy with an emperor and a bicameral parliament directed by Prime Minister

Emperor HIM emperor Akihito

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Shintoísmo is the dominant religion in Japan. Good part of the population is neutral as far as religion

The national sport of Japan is sumo also judo, Karate and Kendo are practiced and enjoyed by peoplen in the country

The mos popular food the Japan is the sushi and rice