Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
- China
- South Korea
- Japan
- Thailand
Answer: Japan
Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because from China's perspective, Japan lies to the east where the sun rises. The Japanese name for Japan, 'Nihon' or 'Nippon', literally means 'sun origin'. The flag features a red sun disc on white background.