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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| 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 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Apple blossom (Malus pumila var. domestica) |
| Pref. Tree: | Cypress[?] (Thujopsis dolabrata) |
| Pref. Bird: | Bewick's swan (Cygnus bewickii) |
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| 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
The list is in order of their founding date.
Districts, towns and villages
- Higashitsugaru[?]
- Nishitsugaru[?]
- Nakatsugaru[?]
- Minamitsugaru[?]
- Kitatsugaru[?]
- Kamikita[?]
- Shimokita[?]
- San'nohe[?]
| Culture |
| Tourism |
| Prefectural symbols |
| Miscellaneous topics |
| External links |
- Official Aomori prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.aomori.jp/home-e.html)