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Question
Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
A
China
B
South Korea
C
Japan
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D
Thailand
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A
China
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B
South Korea
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C
Japan
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D
Thailand
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Explanation
Japan is famously known as the "Land of the Rising Sun." This moniker originates from its name in Japanese, "Nihon" or "Nippon," which literally translates to "sun origin." Given its geographical location as the easternmost major country in Asia, it is where the sun is seen to rise first.