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Ryukyu Kingdom

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Ryukyu Kingdom

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Also known as Ryukyu

historical kingdom in parts of present-day Japan

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The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent state that existed in what is now part of Japan, with its own government and culture. It matters historically because it represents a distinct civilization that eventually became integrated into Japan, making it important for understanding the region's complex past.

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Today part ofJapan

Sanzan1314–1429

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Ryukyu Kingdom” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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