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Saitama prefecture

Saitama prefecture (埼玉県; Saitama-ken) is located on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Saitama.

Saitama prefecture (埼玉県)
CapitalSaitama
Region:Kanto
Island:Honshu
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 39th
3,797.00 km²
0.5%
Population
 - Total (Oct 1, 2000)
 - Density
Ranked 5th
6,938,006
1,827/km²
Districts:9
Municipalities:90
Symbols
Pref. Flower:Primrose
(Primula sieboldii)
Pref. Tree:Keyaki tree
(Zelkova serrata)
Pref. Bird:Eurasian collared dove
(Streptopelia decaocto)

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History

Geography Saitama prefecuture is bordered by Tokyo, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Nagano, and Yamanashi.

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Tourism

Prefectural symbols

Miscellaneous topics

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