Multiple choice general knowledge

The country called the "Rising of sun" is

  1. North Korea

  2. South Korea

  3. Japan

  4. Malaysia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Japan is called the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because it is one of the first countries to see the sunrise each day, being located near the eastern edge of the Asian continent. The name comes from Japan's Chinese name 'Nippon' or 'Nihon' which literally means 'origin of the sun'.

Keep practicing — related questions