[1] The prefectural capital of Naha is within the island group.

Additionally, the islands are connected via ferry service to the Port of Naha in the prefectural capital.

[1] The Okinawa Islands are within the subtropical climate zone, which supports the production of sugarcane, pineapples and cut flowers.

The Okinawa Guntō, defined by the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department of the Japan Coast Guard, cover the following islands:

The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) defines the Okinawa Shotō.