Ehime prefecture (愛媛県; Ehime-ken) is a prefecture in northwestern Shikoku, Japan. The capital is Matsuyama[?].
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| Capital | Matsuyama[?] |
| Region: | Shikoku |
| Island: | Shikoku |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 26th
5,676.44 km² ?% |
| Population
- Total (2000) - Density |
Ranked 27th
1,493,126 263/km² |
| Districts: | 10 |
| Municipalities: | 70 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu) |
| Pref. Tree: | Pine tree (Pinus) |
| Pref. Bird: | Japanese robin (Erithacus akahige) |
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| History |
| Geography |
Located in the northwestern part of Shikoku, Ehime is facing the Seto inland sea[?] to the north and is bordered by Kagawa and Tokushima in the east and Kochi in the south.
Cities
- Matsuyama[?]
- Imabari[?]
- Uwajima[?]
- Yawatahama[?]
- Niihama[?]
- Saijou[?]
- Oozu[?]
- Kawanoe[?]
- Iyomishima[?]
- Iyo[?]
- Houjou[?]
- Touyo[?]
Districts, towns and villages
- Uma[?]
- Shuusou[?]
- Ochi[?]
- Onsen
- Kamiukena[?]
- Iyo[?]
- Kita[?]
- Nishiuwa[?]
- Higashiuwa[?]
- Kitauwa[?]
- Minamiuwa[?]
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| Demographics |
| Culture |
| Tourism |
| Prefectural symbols |
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The meaning of Ehime is "beautiful maiden".
| External links |
- Official Ehime prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.ehime.jp/index-e.htm)