Okayama prefecture (岡山県; Okayama-ken) is located in the Chugoku region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Okayama.
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Okayama prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Okayama |
| Region: | Chugoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 15th
7,008.63 km² 0.3% |
| Population
- Total (2000) - Density |
Ranked 21st
1,950,656 278/km² |
| Districts: | 18 |
| Municipalities: | 78 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-33 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Peach blossom (Prunus persica var. vulgaris) |
| Pref. Tree: | Red pine (Pinus densiflora) |
| Pref. Bird: | Lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) |
| 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 |
Okayama prefecture is home to the historic town of Kurashiki.
History
Geography
Okayama prefecture borders Hyogo, Tottori and Hiroshima prefectures.Cities
Districts
Economy