Akita prefecture (秋田県; Akita-ken) is located in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. The capital is Akita.
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| Capital | Akita |
| Region: | Tohoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 6th
11,612.11 km² 0.7% |
| Population
- Total (Jan 1, 2003) - Density |
Ranked 35th
1,174,905 101/km² |
| Districts: | 9 |
| Municipalities: | 69 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Butterbur[?] blossom (Petasites japonicus) |
| Pref. Tree: | Akita-sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) |
| Pref. Bird: | Copper pheasant (Phasianus soemmerringii) |
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| History |
| Geography |
Located in the north of Honshu island, Akita prefecture faces the Sea of Japan in the west and is bordered by Aomori in the north, Iwate in the east, Miyagi in the south east, and Yamagata in the south.
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| External links |
- Official Akita prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.akita.jp/e/)