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The Inland Sea
The Inland Sea
The Inland Sea is the body of water separating Honshu,Shikoku, and Kyushu , three of the main islands of Japan. It serves as an international , waterway connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan. It connects to Osaka Bay and provides a sea transport link to industrial centers in the Kansai region, including Osaka and Kobe . Before the construction of the Sanyo Main Railroad Line , it was the main transportation link between Kansai and Kyūshū.The Inland Sea region is known for its moderate climate, with a stable year-round temperature and relatively low rainfall levels: The area is often called "the land of fair weather"
Transporting through the Inland Sea
-The Inland Sea of Seto is 450km (280 miles) long from east to west.
-The width from south to north varies from 15 to 55 km (9.3 to 34 miles).
-In most places, the water is relatively shallow.
-The average depth is 37.3 metres (122 feet); the greatest depth is 105 metres (344 feet).
-Mild climate, is remarkably calm, peaceful and beautiful. Over 600 islands are scattered over an area of 8,200 sq.km.
-The width from south to north varies from 15 to 55 km (9.3 to 34 miles).
-In most places, the water is relatively shallow.
-The average depth is 37.3 metres (122 feet); the greatest depth is 105 metres (344 feet).
-Mild climate, is remarkably calm, peaceful and beautiful. Over 600 islands are scattered over an area of 8,200 sq.km.
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-Almost 3,000 islands are located in the Inland Sea, including the larger islands Awajishima and Shōdoshima. Many of the smaller islands are uninhabited.
-Since the 1980s, its northern and southern shores have been connected by the three routes of the Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Project, including the Great Seto Bridge, which serves both railroad and automobile traffic.
-Since the 1980s, its northern and southern shores have been connected by the three routes of the Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Project, including the Great Seto Bridge, which serves both railroad and automobile traffic.
-Eastern part: Awaji Island, Shōdoshima, Ieshima Islands, Naoshima Islands, Shiwaku Islands.
-Central part: Omishima, Innoshima, Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), Hinase Islands, Kasaoka Islands.
-Western part: Suooshima, Uwakai Islands, Hashirajima Islands.
-Central part: Omishima, Innoshima, Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), Hinase Islands, Kasaoka Islands.
-Western part: Suooshima, Uwakai Islands, Hashirajima Islands.
Torii Gate at Miyajima
