The Land of Fire (火の国, Hi no Kuni)
The Land Of Fire is one of the largest and most powerful countries on the Continent. Its government leader is the Fire Daimyo. The Land of Fire was the first country to adopt a ninja village, Konohagakure, a custom other countries would soon adopt. The Land of Fire is appropriately oriented towards the element of fire, typically having very bright and warm weather. While not the largest country, it has the largest hidden village.
This country is red on the map.
The Land of Water(水の国, Mizu no Kuni)
The Land Of Water is oriented towards the element of water (Water Release). It is composed of many islands, with each having its own unique traditions. The country's weather is typically cool and full of mist and lakes. In some places it is very cold and snows quite a bit.
This country is light blue on the map.
The Land Of Sound(音の国, Oto no Kuni)
The Land of Sound is a neighbor country of the Land of Fire. It is a relatively new country in the political scene, though it has existed for some time under the name of the Land of Rice Fields (田の国, Ta no Kuni; English TV "Land of Rice Paddies"). Orochimaru conquered the country and convinced its daimyo to let him establish his own ninja village.
This country is dark purple on the map.
The Land of Earth(土の国, Tsuchi no Kuni)
The Land Of Earth is located north-west of the Land of Fire. The country is mostly comprised of desolate, rocky areas. The border of the Land of Earth runs along a rocky mountain range, blocking communication with other countries. The wind blowing from the north passes over these mountains, carrying small rocks from the Land of Earth to the surrounding countries. This famous natural phenomenon is called "Gan'u" (岩雨, "Rock Rain").
This country is brown on the map.
The Land of Lightning(雷の国, Kaminari no Kuni)
The Land Of Lightning is located on a peninsula north-east of the Land of Fire and it is considered one of the Five Great Countries. In the center of the country are vast mountain ranges, whose many thunderstorms are said to give the country its name. From these mountain ranges, many rivers flow to the sea, creating a very crooked coastline that displays an impressive oceanic beauty. There are many hot springs located within the country.
This country is gray on the map.
The Land of Wind(風の国, Kaze no Kuni)
The Land Of Wind is located south-west of the Land of Fire and borders the Land of Rivers and the Land of Rain. The country covers a vast realm, but that realm is largely comprised of deserts. Because there is very little rainfall throughout the year, the people of the country live in villages built on one of the desert's many oases. Despite the country's extremely harsh environment, it has a large population. The Land of Wind is on good terms with the Land of Fire, with a lot of trade going on between the two countries.
This country is light brown on the map.
The Land of Waves
(波の国, Nami no Kuni)
The Land Of Waves is a relatively poor nation, and thus does not have a hidden village. It is an isolated island, but used to be prosperous nonetheless, until Gatō set his sights on it. He broke the people's will and monopolized the shipping industry, which was crucial for its economy.
This country is a small Island off the Coast of the Land of Fire on the map.
The Land of Grass
(草の国, Kusa no Kuni)
The Land of Grass is located between the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire. It is a small country and not much is known about it. The name of the land is not official and has been named The Land of Grass because it is home to the Village Hidden in the Grass.
This country is green on the map.
The Land of Rain
(雨の国, Ame no Kuni)
The Land of Rain is located between the Land of Grass and the Land of Wind. It is a small country and not much is known about it. The name of the land is not official and has been named The Land of Rain because it is home to the Village Hidden in the Rain. This Land is home to the Akatsuki Hideout.
This country is light purple on the map.
