Shimane prefecture (島根県; Shimane-ken) is located in the Chugoku region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Matsue[?].
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Capital | Matsue[?] |
Region: | Chugoku |
Island: | Honshu |
Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 18th
6,707.29 km² 2.7% |
Population
- Total (Oct 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 46th
761,503 114/km² |
Districts: | 12 |
Municipalities: | 49 |
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Pref. Flower: | Moutan peony[?] (Paeonia suffruticosa) |
Pref. Tree: | Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii) |
Pref. Bird: | Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) |
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The list is in order of their founding dates
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