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Okayama prefecture

Okayama prefecture (岡山県; Okayama-ken) is located in the Chugoku region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Okayama[?].

Okayama prefecture (岡山県)
CapitalOkayama[?]
Region:Chugoku
Island:Honshu
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 15th
7,008.63 km²
0.3%
Population
 - Total (2000)
 - Density
Ranked 21st
1,950,656
278/km²
Districts:18
Municipalities:78
Symbols
Pref. Flower:Peach blossom
(Prunus persica var. vulgaris)
Pref. Tree:Red pine
(Pinus densiflora)
Pref. Bird:Lesser cuckoo
(Cuculus poliocephalus)

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History

Geography Okayama prefecture is home to the historic town of Kurashiki.

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Tourism

Prefectural symbols

Miscellaneous topics

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