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Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 1/3

Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 1/3

Dec 22, 2011

Thousands of volunteers have mobilised for post-tsunami relief in Japan

Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 2/3

Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 2/3

Dec 22, 2011

Thousands of volunteers have mobilised for post-tsunami relief and recovery efforts in Japan

Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 3/3

Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 3/3

Dec 22, 2011

Thousands of volunteers have mobilised for post-tsunami relief and recovery efforts in Japan

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About Japan
  • Population: 127.2 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Tokyo
  • Area: 377,864 sq km (145,894 sq miles)
  • Major language: Japanese
  • Major religions: Shintoism, Buddhism
  • Life expectancy: 79 years (men), 86 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: yen
  • Main exports: Vehicles, computer parts, chemicals, scientific instruments and watches
  • GNI per capita: US $38,210 (World Bank, 2008)