Kantō region
one of 8 regions in Japan encompassing 7 prefectures / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kantō region (関東地方, Kantō-chihō) is one of Japan's regions.[3] The Japanese conventions of geography and history divide the nation into eight regions, including the Kantō region.[4] These have been used since 1905 as basic units for description and comparison[5] and as cultural markers.
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Kanto region
関東地方 | |
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Area | |
• Total | 32,423.90 km2 (12,518.94 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2010) | |
• Total | 42,607,376 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
GDP | |
• Total | $2.1 trillion |
• Per capita | $50,000 |
Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
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The regions of Japan are a fusion of historical divisions and modern administrative needs".[6] The significance of the region in Japan is geographical, cultural and administrative.[7]