Ehime prefecture (愛媛県; Ehime-ken) is a prefecture in northwestern Shikoku, Japan. The capital is Matsuyama[?].
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Capital | Matsuyama[?] |
Region: | Shikoku |
Island: | Shikoku |
Area
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Ranked 26th
5,676.44 km² ?% |
Population
- Total (2000) - Density |
Ranked 27th
1,493,126 263/km² |
Districts: | 10 |
Municipalities: | 70 |
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Pref. Flower: | Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu) |
Pref. Tree: | Pine tree (Pinus) |
Pref. Bird: | Japanese robin (Erithacus akahige) |
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Geography Located in the northwestern part of Shikoku, Ehime is facing the Seto inland sea[?] to the north and is bordered by Kagawa and Tokushima in the east and Kochi in the south.
Miscellaneous topics The meaning of Ehime is "beautiful maiden".
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