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Amami Archipelago
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Amami Archipelago
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A group of tropical islands between Okinawa and Kyushu. Visitors come for the beaches, diving, and, secondarily, the local culture and landscapes, particularly on Amami Oshima, the main island.
Overview of the Amami Archipelago
This is a group of tropical islands between Okinawa and Kyushu. Visitors come for the beaches, diving, and, secondarily, the local culture and landscapes, particularly on Amami Oshima, the main island.
Key Facts
- Type of place: archipelago.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Number of islands: 56 islands, eight of which are inhabited.
- Main island: Amami-oshima.
- Population: 118,773 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 1,231.47 km².
- Highest point: Yu Baidake (694 m) on Amami Island.
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- Website: www.goontoamami.jp/
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