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Kyushu from the International Space Station Geofeatures map of Kyushu. The island is mountainous, and Japan's most active volcano, Mount Aso at 1,591 metres (5,220 ft), is on Kyushu. There are many other signs of tectonic activity, including numerous areas of hot springs.
- 36,782.37 km² (14,201.75 sq mi)
- 12,650,847 (as of June 2022)
- 37th
- East Asia
Apr 18, 2024 · Kyushu, southernmost and third largest of the four main islands of Japan. It is bordered by the East China Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Its name refers to the nine ancient provinces (kuni) into which the island was once divided.
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East Asia. Japan. Kyushu. Kyūshū is the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan. The climate is slightly warmer and more tropical than Honshu, and the southern and eastern coasts are regularly battered by typhoons each year. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. Wikivoyage. Wikipedia. Photo: NASA, Public domain.
Aira Caldera is a gigantic volcanic caldera that is located on the southern end of Kyushu, Japan. It is believed to have been formed about 30,000 years ago with a succession of pyroclastic surges. [1] [2] It is currently the place of residence to over 900,000 people. The shores of Aira Caldera are home to rare flora and fauna, including ...
- 29,428–30,148 years calibrated before present
- 2022
- 1,117 m (3,665 ft)
- Sakurajima
Mar 30, 2021 · Japanese history and legend were made in Kyushu, the country’s southern- and westernmost of its four main islands. Nicknamed ‘Onsen Island Kyushu,’ it’s here Shintō’s sun goddess, kabuki theater, mythical emperors, wealthy trading ports, cloistered foreigners, samurai rebels and one of the earth’s greatest wartime tragedies all ...
Explore the beautiful island of Kyushu with this interactive map created by a user. You can zoom in and out, see the attractions, landmarks and transportation options of Kyushu. This map is a ...
Map of Kyushu 33.284611 131.491278 1 Beppu — one of the most famous hot spring towns in Japan: there are more here than anywhere else in the nation 33.59 130.401667 2 Fukuoka — the largest city and main transport hub.
