Shiga prefecture (滋賀県; Shiga-ken) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Otsu
Shiga prefectural symbol |
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Capital | Otsu |
Region: | Kinki |
Island: | Honshu |
Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 38th
4,017.36 km² 14.0% |
Population
- Total (Apr 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 31st
1,337,770 332/km² |
Districts: | 11 |
Municipalities: | 50 |
ISO 3166-2: | JP-25 |
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Pref. Flower: | Rhododendron (Rhododendron metternichii var. hondoense) |
Pref. Tree: | Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) |
Pref. Bird: | Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) |
Table of contents |
2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
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