japan Flashcards
what are the two main japanese values?
children after marriage
taking care of the elderly
post ww2 it was…
one of the worlds strongest economies
how many islands make up japan? where does 97% of the population live?
14,000+
97% of the population live in 4 islands
Honshu TOKYO HERE
Hokkaido
Kyushu
Shikoku
how many residents in 2016 how many in 1960?
2016: 127 million
1960: 92.5 million
whats population expected to decrease from 127 million (2016) in 2050?
2050: 108 million
at percentage of japan is mountainous?
70%
how is the japanese summer time characterised?
rain and typhoons
how does japans climate vary?
north: temperate
south: tropical
where is tokyo found?
in the tropical south which is why theres a high population density with 6158 people per square km
what is japans ranking for most densely populated countries in the world?
40th most densely populated
what is life expectancy?
84
what is the fertility rate?
-1.46
is japan ethnically diverse?
no.
98.5% are japanese natives
median age?
46.7 suggesting an aging population
what are some of the reasons for an aging population?
excellent healthcare
high living standards
10.2% of gdp spent on healthcare in 2013
low fat diests
low obesity
cleaner air as they opt for nuclear and hydroelectric
In 2013 how much of its gdp was spent on healthcare?
10.2% of gdp spent on healthcare in 2013
Why is the Japanese air cleaner? (Less pollution)
cleaner air as they opt for nuclear and hydroelectric
