67%
About what share of Japan's land is covered by forests?
Only about 14% of the land is agricultural, so cities crowd onto limited flat ground.
Source: Wikipedia, Japan en.wikipedia.org
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How many islands make up the Japanese archipelago?
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36.9 million
About how many international tourists visited Japan in 2024?
Japan is also the world's fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP.
Source: Wikipedia, Japan (2024) en.wikipedia.org
48.4 years
What is Japan's median age — the highest in the world?
Half of Japan's residents are older than 48.4.
Source: Wikipedia, Japan en.wikipedia.org
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