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The geography of Tokyo gives one a complete idea about the location of the city in the Japanese archipelago. The largest city of the country, it is surrounded by numerous lakes and majestic mountains on all its sides. Tokyo is situated in the center of the Japanese archipelago, in the southern part of the Kanto Area. The city is bordered by the Tamagawa River and Kanagawa Prefecture in the south and the Edogawa River and Chiba Prefecture in the east. The Saitama Prefecture lies in the northern part of the city while the western part is surrounded by a beautiful mountain range. The mainland area of the city however is located on the northwester part of the Tokyo Bay. Tokyo is divided into three main parts, which includes the 23 special wards, the Tama Area and the islands. The Tama Area consists of 26 cities, 3 towns and 1 village. The Tama are is located on the western p[art of the city while the wards lie in the central part. Together, they for a long and narrow stretch of land that runs for 90 kilometers from east to west and 25 kilometers from north to south. The 23 special wards cover an area of around 621 kilometers. Due to an increase in the number of buildings in this area, the greenery in this area is fast disappearing. The area is prone to earthquakes and hence one can find a number of wooden houses over her. The Tama Area covers an area of around 1,160 square kilometers. This part of the city is filled with lush green landscapes and numerous water bodies. The major mountains that one can find in Tokyo include Mount Kumotori, Mount Takao, Mount Mitake and Mount Mihara. The mountains are mainly located in the western part of the city.
As far as the islands are concerned, they are filled with marine life and lush green landscapes. They occupy an area of around 406 square kilometers. The Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands are the two main island groups that form an important part in the geography of Tokyo. These islands are located on the Pacific Ocean. The geography of Tokyo gives one a clear picture of the unique location of the capital of Japan.
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