Overview of Okinawa

■ Climate
　Subtropical Oceanic Climate
　　（Average Annual Temperature: 22.4℃）
　　（Annual Rainfall: 2,037mm）

■ Population
　1,366,854 people（October, 2005）

■ Cultures
　Shuri Castle, the Nakagusuku Castle ruins and other historic remains were added in 2002 to the Register of World Heritage Sites as "The Castles of Ryukyu and Related sites.”

■ Taipei 　630km
■ Shanghai　820km
■ Seoul　1,260km
■ Hong Kong　1,440km
■ Tokyo　1,550km
■ Singapore　3,900km

■ Okinawa is the most southern prefecture in Japan, consisting of 160 islands,
   48 of which are inhabitable.
■ Okinawa has a rich natural environment, with a unique culture and history.
■ U.S．Bases occupy 10.4% of Okinawa.
■ Okinawans are well known for longevity.