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Shimane prefecture



         


Shimane prefecture (島根県)


Shimane prefectural symbol

CapitalMatsue
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
ISO 3166-2:JP-32
Symbols
Pref. Flower:Moutan peony
(Paeonia suffruticosa)
Pref. Tree:Japanese black pine
(Pinus thunbergii)
Pref. Bird:Whooper swan
(Cygnus cygnus)

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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