Land
Quick Facts
- Four-fifths of Japan is either Hilly or Mountainous
- Japan lies in The Ring of Fire
- There are about 1,500 earthquakes a year!
- Most of Japan's lakes are relatively small
- Japan has about 16,000 miles of coastline!
- Japan has many flowering trees
Physical Features of Japan
Wildlife
Water
- Some 140 Species of Mammals
- About 450 species of Bird
- About 30 kinds of Snakes
- The rivers are generally short & swift
- Most rivers are used for hydroelectric power
- Hot springs are numerous
- Quick Facts
- Land
- Water
- Climate
- Vegetation
- Wildlife
"Geography of Japan - Physical Features - HowStuffWorks." HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2015.
Vegetation
Climate
- Forest cover nearly 70% of Japan
- Tree types vary in north from south
- The blossom of a cherry tree is a national symbol
- Summers are generally hot except for in the north
- Winters are cold except for the farthest south
- Climate varies from subtropical in the south to continental in the north