East Asia

China

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China, officially the People’s Republic of China, is a sovereign state in East Asia and the world’s most populous country for much of recorded modern history. It occupies approximately 9.6 million square kilometers, making it the third- or fourth-largest country by total area. China’s civilizational continuity extends over several millennia, and its political, economic, and […]

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Japan

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Japan is an island nation in East Asia situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean. It consists of a volcanic archipelago of more than 6,800 islands, with the four largest—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—accounting for most of its land area and population. The country is known for its highly developed economy, advanced technological infrastructure, and distinctive

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