Ryukyu Islands
The Ryukyu Islands or Nansei Islands (???? Nansei-shot?, which translates literally as "southwest islands"), are an island chain stretching southwestward from the island of Kyushu in Japan. The portion south of Yoron belongs to Okinawa Prefecture, and the portion north of Yoron belongs to Kagoshima Prefecture. The archipelago is home to the Ryukyuan languages.
People
The Ryukyuans are known for their longevity. The Okinawa Centenarian Study attributes this phenomenon to a combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle practices.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | People |
| ► | Ecology |
| ► | Major islands |
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