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| Capital | Matsue |
| Region: | Chugoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area - Total |
Ranked 18th 6,707.29 km² |
| Population |
Ranked 46th 761,503 |
| Districts: | 12 |
| Municipalities: | 49 |
| ISO 3166-2: | 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) |
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.