Outline of Kenya. Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands. The four largest islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, which together comprise about ninety-seven percent of Japan's land area. Geography of Japan. Regions of Japan. The four main islands of Japan are: Major regions of Japan include: Administrative divisions of Japan. Prefectures of Japan. From north to south (numbering in order), the prefectures of Japan and their commonly associated regions are: Karafuto, a portion of the island of Sakhalin north of Hokkaido (not shown on the map), was part of Japan from 1907 until World War II. The entire island 	Outline of Japan
6672615	is now governed by Russia. Government and politics of Japan. Foreign relations of Japan. International organization membership of Japan. Japan is a member of: Culture of Japan. Cuisine of Japan. Economy and infrastructure of Japan. Economy of Japan Health in Japan. Health in Japan Outline of Japan The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Japan: Japan – an island nation in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean. It lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to 	Outline of Japan
6672616	Outline of Jersey Outline of Jersey The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Jersey: Jersey – British Crown dependency located in the Channel Islands off the coast of Normandy. As well as the island of Jersey itself, the bailiwick includes the nearly uninhabited islands of the Minquiers, Écréhous, the Pierres de Lecq and other rocks and reefs. Together with the Bailiwick of Guernsey it forms the grouping known as the Channel Islands. The defence of all these islands is the responsibility of the United Kingdom. However, Jersey is part of neither the UK nor the European Union; rather	Outline of Jersey
6672617	, like the Isle of Man, it is a separate possession of the Crown. Jersey belongs to the Common Travel Area. Geography of Jersey. Geography of Jersey Regions of Jersey. Parishes of Jersey Ecoregions of Jersey. List of ecoregions in Jersey Administrative divisions of Jersey. Parishes of Jersey The Channel Island of Jersey is divided into twelve parishes. All have access to the sea and are named after the saints to whom their ancient parish churches are dedicated: Vingtaines of Jersey. Vingtaine Demography of Jersey. Demographics of Jersey Proposed government and politics of Jersey. Politics of Jersey Branches of the government 	Outline of Jersey
6672618	of Jersey. Government of Jersey Judicial branch of the government of Jersey. Courts of Jersey Foreign relations of Jersey. International organization membership. The Bailiwick of Jersey is a member of: Law and order in Jersey. Law of Jersey Military of Jersey. Military of Jersey Local government in Jersey. Local government in Jersey History of Jersey. History of Jersey Culture of Jersey. Culture of Jersey Sport in Jersey. Sport in Jersey Economy and infrastructure of Jersey. Economy of Jersey Education in Jersey. Education in Jersey See also. Jersey Outline of Jersey The following outline is provided as an overview of and 	Outline of Jersey
6672619	Outline of Jordan Outline of Jordan The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Jordan: Jordan – country located in Southwest Asia, bordering Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Israel and the Palestinian territories to the west, and Saudi Arabia to the east and south. It shares the coastlines of the Dead Sea with Israel and the Gulf of Aqaba with Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with representative government. The reigning monarch is the head of state, the chief executive and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The king 	Outline of Jordan
6672620	exercises his executive authority through the prime ministers and the Council of Ministers, or cabinet. The cabinet, meanwhile, is responsible before the elected House of Deputies which, along with the House of Notables (Senate), constitutes the legislative branch of the government. The judicial branch is an independent branch of the government. Increasing Urbanization. Jordan's population became significantly urbanized during the sixties, reaching a rate of urbanization of over 80% in 2011. This is due to Rural to urban migration, the arrival of refugees from Palestine and Syria, and displaced persons who mostly settled in camps and services of UNRWA	Outline of Jordan
6672621	. Geography of Jordan. Geography of Jordan Regions of Jordan. Regions of Jordan Ecoregions of Jordan. List of ecoregions in Jordan Administrative divisions of Jordan. Administrative divisions of Jordan Governorates of Jordan. Governorates of Jordan Nahias of Jordan. Nahias of Jordan Municipalities of Jordan. Municipalities of Jordan Demography of Jordan. Demographics of Jordan Government and politics of Jordan. Government of Jordan Branches of the government of Jordan. Government of Jordan Judicial branch of the government of Jordan. Court system of Jordan Foreign relations of Jordan. Foreign relations of Jordan International organization membership. Jordan is a member of: Law and order in 	Outline of Jordan
6672622	Jordan. Law of Jordan Military of Jordan. Military of Jordan Local governments in Jordan. Local governments in Jordan Culture of Jordan. Culture of Jordan Sports in Jordan. Sports in Jordan Economy and infrastructure of Jordan. Economy of Jordan Health in Jordan. Health in Jordan See also. Jordan Outline of Jordan The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Jordan: Jordan – country located in Southwest Asia, bordering Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Israel and the Palestinian territories to the west, and Saudi Arabia to the east and south. It shares the coastlines 	Outline of Jordan
6672623	Outline of Kazakhstan Outline of Kazakhstan The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kazakhstan: The Republic of Kazakhstan is a landlocked sovereign country located across both Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Ranked as the ninth largest country in the world as well as the world's largest landlocked country, it has a territory of 2,727,300 km² (greater than Western Europe). It is bordered by Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and China. The country also borders on a significant part of the Caspian Sea. Vast in size, the land in Kazakhstan is very diverse in types of terrain: flatlands	Outline of Kazakhstan
6672624	, steppes, taigas, rock-canyons, hills, deltas, mountains, snow-capped mountains, and deserts. Kazakhstan has the 62nd largest population in the world, with a population density of less than 6 people per square kilometre (15 per sq. mi.). Kazakhstan declared itself an independent country on December 16, 1991, the last Soviet republic to do so. Its communist-era leader, Nursultan Nazarbayev, became the country's new president. Since independence, Kazakhstan has pursued a balanced foreign policy and worked to develop its economy, especially its hydrocarbon industry. While the country's economic outlook is improving, President Nazarbayev maintains strict control over the 	Outline of Kazakhstan
6672625	country's politics. Several opposition leaders and journalists have been killed in recent years, and Western observers generally do not consider Kazakhstan's elections to be free and fair. Nevertheless, Kazakhstan's international prestige is building. It is now considered to be the dominant state in Central Asia. The country belongs to many international organizations, including the United Nations, NATO's Partnership for Peace, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. In 2010, Kazakhstan will chair the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. In 2011, it formed a customs union with Russia and Belarus. Kazakhstan is 	Outline of Kazakhstan
6672626	ethnically and culturally diverse, in part due to mass deportations of many ethnic groups to the country during Stalin's rule. Kazakhs are the largest group, followed by Russians. Kazakhstan allows freedom of religion, and many different beliefs are represented in the country. Islam is the primary religion, followed by Orthodox Christianity. The official language is Kazakh, though Russian is still commonly and most widely used for everyday communication. Geography of Kazakhstan. Geography of Kazakhstan Environment of Kazakhstan. Environment of Kazakhstan Regions of Kazakhstan. Administrative divisions of Kazakhstan. Administrative divisions of Kazakhstan Provinces of Kazakhstan. Provinces of Kazakhstan Notes: Districts 	Outline of Kazakhstan
6672627	of Kazakhstan. Districts of Kazakhstan Municipalities of Kazakhstan. Municipalities of Kazakhstan Demography of Kazakhstan. Demographics of Kazakhstan Government and politics of Kazakhstan. Politics of Kazakhstan Branches of the government of Kazakhstan. Government of Kazakhstan Judicial branch of the government of Kazakhstan. Court system of Kazakhstan Foreign relations of Kazakhstan. Foreign relations of Kazakhstan International organization membership. The Republic of Kazakhstan is a member of: Law and order in Kazakhstan. Law of Kazakhstan Military of Kazakhstan. Military of Kazakhstan History of Kazakhstan. History of Kazakhstan Culture of Kazakhstan. Culture of Kazakhstan Sports in Kazakhstan. Sports in Kazakhstan Economy and infrastructure of 	Outline of Kazakhstan
6672628	Kazakhstan. Economy of Kazakhstan Education in Kazakhstan. Education in Kazakhstan Health in Kazakhstan. Health in Kazakhstan See also. Kazakhstan Outline of Kazakhstan The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kazakhstan: The Republic of Kazakhstan is a landlocked sovereign country located across both Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Ranked as the ninth largest country in the world as well as the world's largest landlocked country, it has a territory of 2,727,300 km² (greater than Western Europe). It is bordered by Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and China. The country also borders on a significant part 	Outline of Kazakhstan
6672629	Outline of Kenya Outline of Kenya The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kenya: Kenya is a country in East Africa. The capital city is Nairobi, 2nd largest in Africa (after Cairo). Kenya spans an area about 85% the size of France or Texas. The population has grown rapidly in recent decades to roughly 38 million. Kenya has numerous wildlife reserves, containing thousands of animal species. The country is named after Mount Kenya, a significant landmark and the second among the highest mountain peaks of Africa, and both were originally usually pronounced in English, though the native 	Outline of Kenya
6672630	pronunciation and the one intended by the original transcription Kenia" was . During the presidency of Jomo Kenyatta in the 1960s, the current English pronunciation of became widespread because his name retained the native pronunciation. Before 1920, the area now known as Kenya was known as the British East Africa Protectorate and so there was no need to mention "mount" when referring to the mountain. Geography of Kenya. Geography of Kenya Environment of Kenya. Environment of Kenya Regions of Kenya. Regions of Kenya Ecoregions of Kenya. List of ecoregions in Kenya Administrative divisions of Kenya. Administrative divisions of Kenya Counties of  Kenya. Counties of Kenya Kenya is divided into 47 Counties Municipalities of Kenya. List of cities in Kenya Major towns: Some smaller towns: Demography of Kenya. Demographics of Kenya Government and politics of Kenya. Politics of Kenya Branches of the government of Kenya. Government of Kenya Judicial branch of the government of Kenya. Court system of Kenya Foreign relations of Kenya. Foreign relations of Kenya International organisation membership. International organization membership of Kenya Kenya is a member of: The Republic of Kenya is a member of: Law and order in Kenya. Law of Kenya Military of Kenya. Military of Kenya  Local government in Kenya. Local government in Kenya History of Kenya. History of Kenya Culture of Kenya. Culture of Kenya Sports in Kenya. Sports in Kenya Economy and infrastructure of Kenya. Economy of Kenya Education in Kenya. Education in Kenya Health in Kenya. Health in Kenya See also. Kenya Outline of Kenya The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kenya: Kenya is a country in East Africa. The capital city is Nairobi, 2nd largest in Africa (after Cairo). Kenya spans an area about 85% the size of France or Texas. The population has grown