Explanation

• Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
• In Japanese, Nihon (日本) or Nippon means "Origin of the Sun" or "Sun's Origin."
• The name reflects Japan's location east of China, where the sun appears to rise.
• Japan is an island country in East Asia.
• It is located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Additional information:

• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Official Language: Japanese
• Continent: Asia
• Parliament: The National Diet (Diet)
• National Animal: Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Mesopotamia was the old name of Modern Iraq.
• It was located between Tigris & Euphrates rivers.
• It is called the Cradle of Civilization.

Additional information:

• Najd and Hejaz is the old name of Saudi Arabia.
• New Granada is the old name of Colombia.
• Nippon is the old name of Japan.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Bangladesh is known as the "Land of Golden Fiber".
• Because of its large-scale production of jute.
• Jute is the country's main cash crop.
• It is called the Golden Fiber due to its golden color and economic importance.
• Bangladesh is located in South Asia.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Nippon is the former name for Japan.
• It translates to "origin of the sun" 
• Located in Asia.
• Japan is also called the Land of the Rising Sun. 
• The yen is the currency of Japan.
• The official language is Japanese.
• The capital of Japan is Tokyo. 
• Parliament is called the Diet.

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Known: Land of White Elephant
• Location: Southeast Asia
• Capital: Bangkok
• Currency: Thai Baht

Additional information:

• Pakistan → Land of the Pure
• Japan → Land of the Rising Sun
• Canada → Land of Maple Leaf
• Bhutan → Land of the Thunder Dragon
• South Korea → Land of the Morning Calm
• Norway → Land of the Midnight Sun
• Finland → Land of a Thousand Lakes

Last verified on 03-04-2026