Sea of Japan
Also known as East Sea, East Sea of Korea
marginal sea between Japan, Russia, and Korea
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The Sea of Japan is a body of water bordered by Japan, Russia, and Korea that serves as an important waterway connecting these three countries. It matters as a significant maritime region for trade, fishing, and regional geopolitics in East Asia.
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Mer du Japon
- Area
- 1048950
- Image
- Sea of Japan Map en.png
- Width
- 1072
- Length
- 2254
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- vertical depth
- 3742
- native label
- 동해
- Commons category
- Sea of Japan
- volume as quantity
- 1630000
- coastline
- 7600
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Japanese name Kanji日本海 Hiraganaにほんかい
North Korean name Chosŏn'gŭl조선동해 Hancha朝鮮東海 Literal meaningEast Sea of Korea