Which country is also known as sun rise?
Correct answer: D. Japan
- A. South Africa
- B. Netherlands
- C. Norway
- D. Japan
Explanation
Japan is known as the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies east of the Asian mainland, where the sun appears to rise. Japan's name itself is linked to the sun's origin.
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