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Ryukyu Kingdom
The Ryukyu Kingdom united Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands under Shō Hashi and grew rich as a trading hub between China, Japan and Southeast Asia. It paid tribute to Ming and Qing China and from 1609 was also controlled by the Japanese Satsuma domain. Japan annexed it in 1879.
Key facts
| Dates | 1429 – 1879 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Korea & Japan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Shuri |
| Founder | Shō Hashi |
| Religion(s) | Ryukyuan religion, Buddhism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.