Kagoshima prefecture (鹿児島県; Kagoshima-ken) is located on Kyushu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Kagoshima.
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| Capital | Kagoshima |
| Region: | Kyushu |
| Island: | Kyushu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 10th
9,132.42 km² 0.2% |
| Population
- Total (2000) - Density |
Ranked 24th
1,786,214 196/km² |
| Districts: | 12 |
| Municipalities: | 96 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Miyamakirishima (Rhododendron kiusianum) |
| Pref. Tree: | Camphor[?] tree (Cinnamomum camphora) |
| Pref. Bird: | Lidth's jay (Garrulus lidthi) |
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| History |
| Geography |
Kagoshima prefecture is located at the southwest tip of Kyushu. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, Kumamoto prefecture to the north, and Miyazaki prefecture to the east, it has 2,632km of coastline (including the 28 islands).
| Economy |
GPP: 4,834,400m Yen
Agricultural products: Sweet potato, Radish, Satsuma pottery[?], Pongee rice.
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| External links |
- Official Kagoshima prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/home/english/index.html)