Statistics and Data Comparing Japan and the United Kingdom

• Comparative Area: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to different areas within the United States of America.
• Land: Total land area in square kilometers.
• Total land area in square kilometers Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population Area > Land > Per capita: Total land area in square kilometers
• Total Area: The total area in square kilometers.
• Average depth of precipitation > Mm per year: Average depth of precipitation (mm per year) Average precipitation is the country's long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation. Precipitation is defined as any type of water that falls as a liquid or solid from clouds.
• Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year: Average rainfall is the country's long-term average in depth (across space and time) of annual precipitation. Precipitation is defined as any type of water that falls as a liquid or solid from clouds.
• Climate: A summary of typical weather patterns throughout the year.
• Coastline: The total length of the land area's (including islands) boundary with the sea.
• Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of determining an entity's approximate geographic center. It is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, the US Board on Geographic Names, and other sources.
• Land area > Sq. km: Land area is the total area of a country, excluding inland water bodies, national claims to the continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases, major rivers and lakes are included in the definition of inland water bodies. "
• Square miles of land: Country land area
• Location: The country's regional location, as well as its neighboring countries and bodies of water.
• Natural resources are a country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other commercially important resources.
• Surface area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
• Terrain: A summary of the topography.
• Geographic location: Island countries' geographical location
• Water: Total area of water in square kilometers
• Area > Comparative to US locations: This entry provides a comparison of area based on total area equivalents. Based on area measurements (1990 revised) provided by the US Bureau of the Census, most entities are compared to the entire United States or one of the 50 states. Smaller entities are compared to Washington, DC (178 square kilometers, 69 square miles) or The Mall in Washington, DC (0). 59 sq km, 0 23 square miles (146 acres))
• People per square kilometer: Population density is calculated by dividing the midyear population by the land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which includes all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--with the exception of refugees who are not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered to be part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is the total area of a country, excluding inland water bodies, national claims to the continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases, major rivers and lakes are included in the definition of inland water bodies.
• Highest point: The highest point above sea level.
• Surface area > Sq. km: Surface area is the total area of a country, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways. "
• Arable land is the percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land that is cultivated for crops that are replanted after harvesting, such as wheat, maize, and rice.
• Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land that is artificially watered.
• Natural hazards: Natural disasters that could occur.
• Rural population density > Rural population per square kilometer of arable land: Rural population density is calculated by dividing the rural population by the area of arable land. The rural population is calculated as the difference between the total and urban populations. The FAO defines arable land as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or pasture, market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land that has been abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is not included.
• Territorial sea: territorial sea - a coastal State's sovereignty extends beyond its land territory and internal waters to an adjacent belt of sea. The territorial sea is defined as such in the LOS Convention (Part II); this sovereignty extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as its underlying seabed and subsoil; each State has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit of 12 nautical miles. nautical miles The Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention contains a comprehensive and definitive definition.
• Land area per 1000: Total land area in square kilometers. Figures for the same year expressed per thousand population
• This entry is derived from Geography > Elevation extremes, which includes both the highest and lowest point.
• Coastline per 1000: The total length of the land area's (including islands) boundary with the sea. Figures for the same year expressed per thousand population
• 1999 population per square kilometer At the time, the global average was 14 42
• Land area > Sq. km > Per capita: Land area is the total area of a country, excluding inland water bodies, national claims to the continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases, major rivers and lakes are included in the definition of inland water bodies. "Per capita figures are expressed per 1,000 people."
• The name of the CIA World Factbook reference map where a country can be found. The Geographic coordinates entry may be useful in locating some smaller countries.
• Capital cities with populations: Capital cities with the most recent population estimates (included). Unless otherwise specified, population figures are only for cities. Unless otherwise specified, all populations are from 2001 to 2005.
• Largest cities by population: Cities with the most recent population (estimates included) Unless otherwise specified, population figures are only for cities. Unless otherwise specified, all populations are from 2001 to 2005.
• Forest area > Sq. km: Forest area is land with natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in height in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (such as fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens. "
• Geologic location: Island countries' geologic location
• Surface area > Sq. km per 1000: Surface area is the total area of a country, which includes areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year
• This entry lists the most pressing and significant environmental issues. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
  Acidification is the process of lowering the pH of soil and water due to acid precipitation and deposition, which usually occurs through precipitation; this process disrupts ecosystem nutrient flows and may kill freshwater fish and plants that require more neutral or alkaline conditions (see acid rain).
  Acid rain is defined as rain that contains harmful levels of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide; acid rain is harmful and potentially fatal to the earth's fragile ecosystems; acidity is measured using the pH scale, where 7 is neutral, values greater than 7 are considered alkaline, and values less than 5 are considered acidic. A pH of 2 is considered acid precipitation. 4 (the acidity of vinegar) has been measured in New England rainfall.
  Aerosol - a suspension of airborne particles in a gas, smoke, or fog
  Afforestation is the process of converting a bare or agricultural space into a forested or agricultural space by planting trees and plants; reforestation is the process of replanting trees in areas that have been cut or destroyed by fire.
  Asbestos is a naturally occurring soft fibrous mineral that is commonly used in fireproofing materials and is highly carcinogenic in particulate form.
  Biodiversity - also known as biological diversity; the relative number of species that differ in form and function at the genetic, organism, community, and ecosystem levels; biodiversity loss reduces an ecosystem's ability to recover from natural or anthropogenic disruption.
  Bio-indicators are plant or animal species whose presence, abundance, and health reveal the general state of their environment.
  The total weight or volume of living matter in a given area or volume is referred to as biomass.
  Carbon cycle - the term used to describe the exchange of carbon (in various forms, e.g. g between the atmosphere, ocean, terrestrial biosphere, and geological deposits
  Catchments are structures used to capture and retain rainwater and runoff; they are an important water management technique in areas with limited freshwater resources, such as Gibraltar.
  DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) - a colorless, odorless insecticide that is toxic to most animals; DDT use was banned in the United States in 1972.
  Defoliants are chemicals that cause plants to lose their leaves artificially; they are commonly used in agricultural practices for weed control, but they can be harmful to human and ecosystem health.
  Destruction of forests -
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• Land use > Other: The proportion of used land that is not arable or planted with permanent crops. This includes permanent pastures and meadows, forests and woodlands, built-up areas, roads, and barren land, among other things.
• Total area in square kilometers > Total area per 1000 Figures for the same year expressed per thousand people
• Water per 1000: Total water area in square kilometers Figures for the same year expressed per thousand population
• Land use > Permanent crops: The percentage of used land dedicated to growing permanent crops. This is land that is cultivated for crops that are not replanted after harvesting, such as citrus, coffee, and rubber. Land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines is included, but land under trees grown for wood or timber is excluded.
• Road density (kilometers of road per 100 square kilometers of land area): kilometers of land) The ratio of the length of the country's total road network to the country's land area is known as road density. The road network encompasses all roads in the country, including highways, expressways, main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and other urban and rural roads.
• Google Street View, year added: The year that Google Street View first covered a country.
• This entry is derived from Geography > Environment > International agreements, which categorizes country participation in international environmental agreements into two levels: party to and signed but not ratified. Agreements are alphabetically listed by the abbreviated form of the full name.
• Surface area > Sq. km > Per capita: Surface area is the total area of a country, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways. Per capita figures are expressed per 1,000 people.
• Name of country's highest point
• Rainfall in the largest city (mm, 1931-1960)
• Irrigated land > Per capita: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water. Per capita figures are expressed per 1,000 people.
• Note: This entry contains a variety of geographically significant information that is not included elsewhere.
• Irrigated land per million: The number of square kilometers of land area that is supplied with water artificially. Figures for the same year expressed per million population
• Capital: The capital of the country.
• Marine Coastline: The length in kilometers of each country's coastline.
• The ratio of a country's land border to its total surface area.
• Name of the country's highest point elevation:
• This entry is derived from Geography > Environment > International agreements, which divides country participation in international environmental agreements into two levels: party to and signed but not ratified. Agreements are alphabetically listed by the abbreviated form of the full name.
• Countries on the other side of the world: Countries that are diametrically opposed to one another. For example, if a straight line were drawn through the center of the earth in Argentina, it would end in China. These countries are known as antipodes.
• The northernmost point: the northernmost point

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• Forested Land: FAO estimates forested land as a proportion of total land area.
• Total water area in square kilometers Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population Area > Water > Per capita: Total water area in square kilometers
• Note: This entry includes three subfields. Total area is the sum of all land and water areas that are separated by international borders and/or coastlines. The aggregate of all surfaces delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines, excluding inland water bodies (lakes, reservoirs, rivers) is known as land area. The surface area of all inland water bodies, such as lakes, reservoirs, or rivers, as defined by international boundaries and/or coastlines, is referred to as water area.
• Total area in square kilometers Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population Area > Total > Per capita: Total area in square kilometers
• Altitude at its lowest point:

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• Lowest point:

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• Latitude at the most northern point:

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• Agricultural land >% of land area: Agricultural land refers to the proportion of land area that is arable, planted with permanent crops, or pastured permanently. The FAO defines arable land as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or pasture, market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is not included. Permanent crops are crops that occupy land for long periods of time and do not need to be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. Land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines is included in this category, but land under trees grown for wood or timber is excluded. Permanent pasture is land that has been used for forage for five years or more, including both natural and cultivated crops.
• This entry is derived from Geography > Freshwater withdrawal > Domestic/industrial/agricultural, which provides the annual quantity of water in cubic kilometers removed from available sources for use in any purpose. Water drawn off is not always consumed completely, and some may be returned for use downstream. Water supplied by public distribution systems is referred to as domestic use. It should be noted that some of this total may be used for minor industrial and/or agricultural purposes. The amount of water used by self-supplied industries that are not connected to a public distribution system is referred to as industrial sector use. Agricultural sector water use includes irrigation and livestock watering but excludes agriculture that is directly dependent on rainfall. Figures for total annual water withdrawal and per capita water withdrawal are included.
• Freshwater withdrawal > Domestic/industrial/agricultural > Total per million people: This entry provides the annual amount of water removed from available sources in cubic kilometers for use in any purpose. Water drawn off is not always consumed completely, and some may be returned for use downstream. Water supplied by public distribution systems is referred to as domestic use. It should be noted that some of this total may be used for minor industrial and/or agricultural purposes. The amount of water used by self-supplied industries that are not connected to a public distribution system is referred to as industrial sector use. Agricultural sector water use includes irrigation and livestock watering but excludes agriculture that is directly dependent on rainfall. Figures for total annual water withdrawal and per capita water withdrawal are included. Figures for the same year expressed per million people
• Population living in areas with less than 5 meters of elevation >% of total population: Population living in areas with less than 5 meters of elevation (% of total population) The population below 5m is the proportion of the total population that lives in areas with an elevation of 5 meters or less.
• Terrestrial and marine protected areas >% of total territorial area: Terrestrial and marine protected areas (% of total territorial area) Terrestrial protected areas are areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are completely or partially protected and are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed primarily for sustainable use. Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain, as well as overlying water and associated flora and fauna, as well as historical and cultural features, that have been designated by law or other effective means to protect a portion or the entire enclosed environment. Sites that are protected by local or provincial law are not included.
• Terrestrial protected areas exceed a certain percentage of total land area: Terrestrial protected areas (percentage of total land area) Terrestrial protected areas are areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are completely or partially protected and are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed primarily for sustainable use. Excluded are marine areas, unclassified areas, littoral (intertidal) areas, and sites protected by local or provincial law.
• Freshwater withdrawal > Domestic/industrial/agricultural > Total: This entry provides the annual volume of water removed from available sources for use in any purpose in cubic kilometers. Water drawn off is not always consumed completely, and some may be returned for use downstream. Water supplied by public distribution systems is referred to as domestic use. It should be noted that some of this total may be used for minor industrial and/or agricultural purposes. The amount of water used by self-supplied industries that are not connected to a public distribution system is referred to as industrial sector use. Agricultural sector water use includes irrigation and livestock watering but excludes agriculture that is directly dependent on rainfall. Figures for total annual water withdrawal and per capita water withdrawal are included.
• >% of total land area: Arable land (% of total land area) The FAO defines arable land as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or pasture, market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land that has been abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is not included.
• Low-lying areas > Elevation less than 5 meters >% of land area: Land area with an elevation less than 5 meters (as a percentage of total land area). Land area below 5m is the percentage of total land with an elevation of 5 meters or less.
• This entry is derived from Geography > Freshwater withdrawal > Domestic/industrial/agricultural, which provides the annual quantity of water in cubic kilometers removed from available sources for use in any purpose. Water drawn off is not always consumed completely, and some may be returned for use downstream. Water supplied by public distribution systems is referred to as domestic sector use. It should be noted that some of this total may be used for minor industrial and/or agricultural purposes. The amount of water used by self-supplied industries that are not connected to a public distribution system is referred to as industrial sector use. Water used in agriculture includes irrigation and livestock watering, but does not include agriculture that is directly dependent on rainfall. Figures for total annual water withdrawal and per capita water withdrawal are included. For the same year, figures expressed per million people
• Continent or subcontinent:

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• Freshwater withdrawal > Domestic/industrial/agricultural > Per capita: This entry provides the annual quantity of water removed from available sources in cubic kilometers for use in any purpose. Water drawn off is not always consumed completely, and some may be returned for use downstream. Water supplied by public distribution systems is referred to as domestic use. It should be noted that some of this total may be used for minor industrial and/or agricultural purposes. The quantity of water used by self-supplied industries that are not connected to a public distribution system is referred to as industrial sector use. Agricultural sector water use includes irrigation and livestock watering but excludes agriculture that is directly dependent on rainfall. Figures for total annual water withdrawal and per capita water withdrawal are included.
• This entry is derived from Geography > Freshwater withdrawal > Domestic/industrial/agricultural, which provides the annual quantity of water in cubic kilometers removed from available sources for use in any purpose. Water drawn off is not always consumed completely, and some may be returned for use downstream. Domestic use refers to water supplied by public distribution systems. It should be noted that some of this total may be used for minor industrial and/or agricultural purposes. The amount of water used by self-supplied industries that are not connected to a public distribution system is referred to as industrial sector use. Agricultural sector water use includes irrigation and livestock watering but excludes agriculture that is directly dependent on rainfall. Figures for total annual water withdrawal and per capita water withdrawal are included.
• Forest area > % of land area: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens "
• Freshwater withdrawal > Domestic/industrial/agricultural > Per capita per million people: This entry provides the annual amount of water removed from available sources in cubic kilometers for use in any purpose. Water drawn off is not always consumed completely, and some may be returned for use downstream. Water supplied by public distribution systems is referred to as domestic use. It should be noted that some of this total may be used for minor industrial and/or agricultural purposes. The amount of water used by self-supplied industries that are not connected to a public distribution system is referred to as industrial sector use. Agricultural sector water use includes irrigation and livestock watering but excludes agriculture that is directly dependent on rainfall. Figures for total annual water withdrawal and per capita water withdrawal are included. Figures expressed per million people for the same year
• This entry is derived from Geography > Freshwater withdrawal > Domestic/industrial/agricultural, which provides the annual quantity of water in cubic kilometers removed from available sources for use in any purpose. Water drawn off is not always consumed completely, and some may be returned for use downstream. Water supplied by public distribution systems is referred to as domestic use. It should be noted that some of this total may be used for minor industrial and/or agricultural purposes. The amount of water used by self-supplied industries that are not connected to a public distribution system is referred to as industrial sector use. Agricultural sector water use includes irrigation and livestock watering but excludes agriculture that is directly dependent on rainfall. Figures for total annual water withdrawal and per capita water withdrawal are included. Figures expressed per million people for the same year

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