Japan is a hilly and mountainous country which makes farming challenging.15.Throughout history, Indiahas controlled and culturally influenced Mongolia, Taiwan, and the Koreas.16.Nearly 100% of Taiwan’s population identifies as Chinese.17.A strict military dictatorship controlseveryaspect of life in North Korea.18.China doesn’t like Taiwan but, like the rest of the world, it recognizes Taiwan’s independence. 19.Japan controlled theKorean peninsulauntil the end of WWII.20.North and South Korea are divided along the 38thparallel.21.Ahurricaneand a typhoon are the same weather phenomenon but are called different names based on where they are located.22.The Japanese are mostly vegetarian for religious reasons.23.Hinduism is the fastest growing religion in the world. 24.Indonesia is home to over 700 distinct languages and has the world’s largest Muslim population.25.Singapore is using vertical farming and rooftop gardens to expand agriculture there.