Aomori prefecture (青森県; Aomori-ken) is located in the Tohoku region of Japan. The capital is the city of Aomori.
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Aomori prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Aomori |
| Region: | Tohoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 8th
9,606.26 km² 1.2% |
| Population
- Total (Oct 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 28th
1,475,728 154/km² |
| Districts: | 8 |
| Municipalities: | 67 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-02 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Apple blossom (Malus pumila var. domestica) |
| Pref. Tree: | Cypress (Thujopsis dolabrata) |
| Pref. Bird: | Bewick's swan (Cygnus bewickii) |
| 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 |
Aomori is especially famous for its apple orchards.
History
Geography
Aomori prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu and faces Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait. It borders Akita and Iwate in the south. Economy
Demographics
Cities
Districts
Culture
Tourism
Prefectural symbols