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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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 |
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Pref. Flower: | Apple blossom (Malus pumila var. domestica) |
Pref. Tree: | Cypress[?] (Thujopsis dolabrata) |
Pref. Bird: | Bewick's swan (Cygnus bewickii) |
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Geography Aomori prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu and faces Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait[?]. It borders Akita and Iwate in the south.
The list is in order of their founding date.
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