total area: 377,812 sq km
extension: approx. 3000 km
islands: roughly 7000
latitudes: 20°25'N to 45°33', 35°40' in Tokyo
comparative area: slightly smaller than California
Since Japan extends a long distance from south to north, it varies from subtropical to subarctic. Average temparature in Tokyo is 5.2 °C in January while 27.1 °C in August.
Seasonal conditions (in Tokyo area):
125,034 thousands (Oct. 1994)
total population: 79.31 years
male: 76.47 years
female: 82.28 years (1994 est.)
yen (¥)