Choose a country, and list geographical features that made growth and expansion difficult and what people did to overcome them

Japan

         Off the coast of China, the small island country of Japan resides. Japan, the country with one of the largest, most developed economies in the world, has a population of 1.265 million people. Despite the advancements Japan has made in its economy as well as its society and education, Japan has many geographical disadvantages they've had to overcome. For Japan to be where it is now, it has had to surpass hindrances like its terrain and area.

         Japan is a mountainous country, because volcanoes form its islands; its mountains inhibit most agriculture. Japan's rocky soil is infertile, so to counteract that, Japan mainly grows rice in its valleys. Japan's mountainous terrain creates difficulty regarding housing developments, as well; therefore, most of Japan's homes contain multiple stories to fit more people.

         Due to Japan's placement, it rests on the worlds most active fault lines called The Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire creates volcanoes and mountains, and causes earthquakes to occur. In Japan, earthquakes commonly occur, causing cities to rebuild. When an earthquake occurs in the ocean, a tsunami can form; tsunamis kill people, create refugees, and result in food, water, shelter shortages. When this happens, Japan seeks help from its allies for food and shelter.

         In conclusion, Japan faces multiple adversities due to its geography. Although Japan's mountains cause many issues to arise, they are still finding ways to overcome that issue. And despite dealing with earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods as a result of resting on a fault line, Japan has found ways to manage its situation.