Ryukyu Islands: Quick Facts

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Map highlighting the Ryukyu Islands archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, stretching between southern Japan and Taiwan. The islands are labeled in orange and shown extending across the East China Sea, with Japan, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines visible for regional context. An inset globe in the upper left shows the location within East Asia.

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