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Gifu prefecture

Gifu prefecture (岐阜県; Gifu-ken), is located in the Chubu region of central Japan. the capital is the city of Gifu

Gifu prefecture (岐阜県)
CapitalGifu
Region:Chubu
Island:Honshu
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 7th
10,598.18 km²
0.2%
Population
 - Total (Oct. 12000)
 - Density
Ranked 18th
2,107,687
199/km²
Districts:17
Municipalities:99
Symbols
Pref. Flower:Chinese milk vetch
(Astragalus sinicus)
Pref. Tree:Japanese yew
(Taxus cuspidata)
Pref. Bird:Rock ptarmigan
(Lagopus mutus)

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History

Geography It is landlocked and is located north of Aichi in the mountains.

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Tourism

Prefectural symbols

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