Okinawa Island
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| Area | 1207 |
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| Population | 1,384,762 (2009) |
| Length | 106. 6 km (66. 24 mi) |
| Width | 11. 3 km (7. 02 mi) |
| Pop. density | 1,014. 93 /km2 (2,628. 66 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Okinawan |
| Ryukyuan | |
| Japanese | |
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| ID | 2471762 |
About Okinawa Island
Okinawa is a Japanese island in the East China Sea. In Naha city, Shuri Castle is the rebuilt palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom. One of several remaining Ryukyuan fortresses on Okinawa from the Gusuku period, it features the ornate gate of Shureimon. The Okinawa Prefectural Museum has exhibitions on Okinawa's natural and cultural heritage, plus a collection of fine art. Kokusai Street is lined with shops and restaurants.
G7 summit: Taiwan looms large as Japan prepares to host leaders
May 17,2023 10:21 pm
... " Naha is part of the Okinawa Island chain, which is on the frontline of any potential conflict between China and the self-ruled island of Taiwan...
Kazuki Takahashi: Yu-Gi-Oh! manga comic creator found dead in sea at 60
Jul 7,2022 6:00 pm
... The 60-year-old died after an apparent snorkelling trip near the southern Okinawa Island, the coastguard said...
