Hiroshima prefecture
Hiroshima prefecture (広島県; Hiroshima-ken) is located in the Chugoku region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Hiroshima.
 Hiroshima prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Hiroshima |
| Region: | Chugoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 11th
8,476.95 km² 0.3% |
| Population
- Total (Oct. 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 12th
2,878,915 340/km² |
| Districts: | 15 |
| Municipalities: | 86 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-34 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) |
| Pref. Tree: | Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) |
| Pref. Bird: | Red-throated diver (Gavia stellata) |
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| Table of contents |
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
History
Geography
Districts
Economy
