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Hiroshima prefecture
Hiroshima prefecture (広島県; Hiroshima-ken) is located in the Chugoku region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Hiroshima.
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| Capital | Hiroshima |
| Region: | Chugoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 11th
8,476.95 km² 0.3% |
| Population
- Total (Oct. 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 12th
2,878,915 340/km² |
| Districts: | 15 |
| Municipalities: | 86 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) |
| Pref. Tree: | Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) |
| Pref. Bird: | Red-throated diver (Gavia stellata) |
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- Official Hiroshima prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.hiroshima.jp/index-e)
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