Hyōgo prefecture (兵庫県; Hyōgo-ken) is located in the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Kobe.
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| Capital | Kobe |
| Region: | Kinki |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 12th
8,392.42 km² 0.6% |
| Population
- Total (Apr 1, 2002) - Density |
Ranked 8th
5,563,231 663/km² |
| Districts: | 19 |
| Municipalities: | 88 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Nojigiku (Chrysanthemum japonense) |
| Pref. Tree: | Camphor[?] tree (Cinnamomum camphora) |
| Pref. Bird: | White stork (Ciconia ciconia) |
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External links
- Official Hyogo prefecture homepage (http://web.pref.hyogo.jp/english/index.html)