Shiga prefecture (滋賀県; Shiga-ken) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Otsu[?]
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| Capital | Otsu[?] |
| Region: | Kinki |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 38th
4,017.36 km² 14.0% |
| Population
- Total (Apr 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 31st
1,337,770 332/km² |
| Districts: | 11 |
| Municipalities: | 50 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Rhododendron (Rhododendron metternichii var. hondoense) |
| Pref. Tree: | Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) |
| Pref. Bird: | Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) |
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External links
- Official Shiga prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.shiga.jp/index-e.html)