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Kanagawa prefecture

Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県; Kanagawa-ken) is a located in the Kanto region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Yokohama.

Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県)

Capital	Yokohama
Region:	Kanto
Island:	Honshu
Area  - Total  - % water	Ranked 43rd 2,415.42 km² 2.3%
Population  - Total (Jan 1, 2000)  - Density	Ranked 3rd 8,639,665 3,577/km²
Districts:	7
Municipalities:	37
Symbols
Pref. Flower:	Golden-rayed lily (Lilium auratum)
Pref. Tree:	Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba)
Pref. Bird:	Common gull (Larus canus)

Table of contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links

History

Geography

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Tourism

Prefectural symbols

Miscellaneous topics

Kanagawa is well known for the popularity of soccer.

External links

• Official Kanagawa prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/menu/english.htm)