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    Amakusa

    前島, Maejima Island

    32°31′N 130°26′E

    Amakusa (天草; Japanese pronunciation: [ä̀.mä́.kɯ̥̈.sä̀, -sä́]) is a series of islands off the west coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan.

    A view of sunset from the Five Bridges of Amakusa, Kumamoto, Japan. Taken on 02 August 2009.
    A view of sunset from the Five Bridges of Amakusa, Kumamoto, Japan. Taken on 02 August 2009.

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    Terrain

    32°31′N 130°26′E

    Terrain exaggerated for relief. Drag to look around.

    Overview

    Amakusa (天草; Japanese pronunciation: [ä̀.mä́.kɯ̥̈.sä̀, -sä́]) is a series of islands off the west coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan.

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    Nearest islands

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    Also in Japanese archipelago

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      Major islands

    • Japan

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      Major islands

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      Major islands

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    • Luzon

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    • Mindanao

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    • Hokkaido

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      Minor islands

    • Sakhalin

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      Minor islands

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    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
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    • Wikipedia

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