Which city is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture on the largest island of the Ryukyu chain?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Naha, once the port of the Ryukyu Kingdom
- Step 1: The prefecture lies far south-west of Kyushu. Step 2. Naha lies near the old royal castle of Shuri. Answer: Naha, once the port of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Why not the others: The other towns lie on other islands or in the north.
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