Chūbu region

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/chbu-region

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1. Where is Chūbu region?Central Honshu, Japan, situated between the Kanto and Kansai regions
2. How many people live in Chūbu region?Approximately 23,010,276 (as of June 1, 2019)
3. How big is Chūbu region?Approximately 77,400 square kilometers (29,900 sq mi)
4. What language do people speak in Chūbu region?Japanese (with regional dialects)
5. What is the main city?Nagoya
6. What is the key geographical features?Japanese Alps, Mount Fuji, Pacific Ocean coastline, Sea of Japan coastline

Honshu: The largest and most populous of Japan's four main islands, forming the country's political and economic core.
Prefectures: The primary administrative divisions of Japan, each with a governor and local assembly.
Japanese Alps: A mountain range that runs through the central part of Honshu, characterized by high peaks and rugged terrain.
Tōkai Region: Often considered the Pacific-facing part of Chūbu, known for its milder climate and major industrial centers.