Shimane prefecture
Shimane prefecture (島根県 Shimane-ken) is located in the Chugoku region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Matsue. The Oki Islands are part of Shimane prefecture.
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Shimane prefectural symbol |
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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 |
| : | JP-32 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Moutan peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) |
| Pref. Tree: | Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii) |
| Pref. Bird: | Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) |
| Table of contents |
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
History
Geography
Cities
Districts
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Tourism
Prefectural symbols
Miscellaneous topics
External links
Prefectures of Japan
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