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| Capital | Otsu |
| Region: | Kinki |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area - Total |
Ranked 38th 4,017.36 km² |
| Population |
Ranked 31st 1,337,770 |
| Districts: | 11 |
| Municipalities: | 50 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-25 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Rhododendron (Rhododendron metternichii var. hondoense) |
| Pref. Tree: | Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) |
| Pref. Bird: | Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) |
Shiga prefecture (滋賀県 Shiga-ken) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Otsu.