Overview of the Okinawa Archipelago

Overview of the Okinawa Archipelago

This archipelago, which together with the Daito and Sakishima islands forms the Ryukyu Islands, differs greatly from the rest of Japan in terms of climate, landscapes, local culture, and architecture. Okinawa and the Ryukyus also attract visitors for their beaches and diving. There are also several World War II relics and sites.

Key Facts

• Type of place: archipelago.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : 21004.

• Number of islands:

• Main island: Okinawa Island (1,201 km², population 1.23 million)

• Population: 1,285,003 inhabitants (2013).

• Area: 1,418.59 km².

• Highest point: Mount Yonaha-dake (503 m) on Okinawa.

• Website: https://www.visitokinawa.jp

History of the Okinawa Archipelago

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