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What island nation is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

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Japan

The name 'Nippon' or 'Nihon' literally means 'sun's origin' because, from the perspective of China, Japan lies to the east where the sun rises. This is why the Japanese flag features a simple red circle representing the sun.

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