Aomori prefecture
Aomori prefecture (青森県; Aomori-ken) is located in the Tohoku region of Japan. The capital is the city of Aomori.
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Aomori prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Aomori |
| Region: | Tohoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 8th
9,606.26 km² 1.2% |
| Population
- Total (Oct 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 28th
1,475,728 154/km² |
| Districts: | 8 |
| Municipalities: | 67 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-02 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Apple blossom (Malus pumila var. domestica) |
| Pref. Tree: | Cypress (Thujopsis dolabrata) |
| Pref. Bird: | Bewick's swan (Cygnus bewickii) |
| 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 |
History
Geography
Aomori prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu and faces Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait. It borders Akita and Iwate in the south. Economy
Demographics
Cities
Districts
Culture
