Why are states with large populations important in the electoral college math ?

That's partially correct. When citizens cast their ballots for president in the popular vote, they elect a slate of electors. Electors then cast the votes that decide who becomes president of the United States. Usually, electoral votes align with the popular vote in an election.

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i'd assume india mainly because of how isolated japan was.   plus it is a whole china away.