Hiroshima Prefecture facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hiroshima Prefecture |
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| Capital | Hiroshima | ||||||||
| Region | Chūgoku | ||||||||
| Island | Honshu | ||||||||
| Governor | Hidehiko Yuzaki (since November 2009) | ||||||||
| Area (rank) | 8,476.95 km² (11th) | ||||||||
| - % water | 0.3% | ||||||||
| Population (March 1, 2011) | |||||||||
| - Population | 2,857,990 (12th) | ||||||||
| - Density | 337.15 /km² | ||||||||
| Districts | 5 | ||||||||
| Municipalities | 23 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166-2 | JP-34 | ||||||||
| Website | pref.hiroshima.lg.jp | ||||||||
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| - Tree | Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) | ||||||||
| - Bird | Red-throated diver (Gavia stellata) | ||||||||
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 Symbol of Hiroshima Prefecture |
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Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県, Hiroshima-ken) is a Japanese prefecture. It is located in the Chūgoku region on the island of Honshu. The main city, also called the capital city, is Hiroshima.
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A Look Back at Hiroshima's Past
Hiroshima Prefecture was formed by joining two older areas. These were called Bingo Province and Aki Province.
Hiroshima was an important center for the Chūgoku region. It was once the home of the powerful Mōri clan. They ruled here until the Battle of Sekigahara.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Hiroshima is special because it has two UNESCO World Heritage sites. These are places recognized for their global importance.
- The Atomic Dome is in Hiroshima City. It is one of the few buildings left after the atomic bombing in 1945. It stands as a reminder of peace.
- Itsukushima Shrine is on Miyajima island. This shrine is famous because it looks like it "floats" on the water during high tide.
Exploring Hiroshima's Geography
Hiroshima faces Shikoku island across the Seto Inland Sea. The Inland Sea opens into Hiroshima Bay. Many small islands are also part of the prefecture.
Neighboring Prefectures
Hiroshima Prefecture shares its borders with several other prefectures:
- To the south and west is Yamaguchi Prefecture.
- To the northwest is Shimane Prefecture.
- To the east is Okayama Prefecture.
Nature's Beauty: National Parks
About 4% of Hiroshima Prefecture's total land area is set aside as National Parks. These parks protect the natural beauty and wildlife of the region.
Important Shrines and Temples
Itsukushima jinja is the main Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is known as the ichinomiya, which means it is the most important shrine in the area.
More About Japan
- Provinces of Japan
- Prefectures of Japan
- List of regions of Japan
- List of islands of Japan
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (a local soccer team)
- Hiroshima Toyo Carp (a local baseball team)
Images for kids
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Fukuyama
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Onomichi
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Higashihiroshima
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Mihara
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Hiroshima Tramway
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Mazda Stadium.
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Itsukushima Shrine and Torii Gate (Hatsukaichi)
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Hiroshima City)
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Taishaku Valley (Shobara)
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Road of longing (Shokei no michi) in Takehara on October
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Hiroshima Castle
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Tomonoura (Fukuyama)
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Hiroshima para niños
