Niigata prefecture (新潟県; Niigata-ken) is the located on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Niigata[?].
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| Capital | Niigata[?] |
| Region: | Chubu |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 14th
12,582.37 0.2% |
| Population
- Total (Oct 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 16th
2,475,733 197/km² |
| Districts: | 16 |
| Municipalities: | 111 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) |
| Pref. Tree: | Camellia (Camellia japonica) |
| Pref. Bird: | Japanese crested ibis (Nipponia nippon) |
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| History |
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The prefecture is famous as the original home of the ornamental carp known as koi, and the best-quality koi are still considered to come from the farms of Niigata.
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| External links |
- Official Niigata prefecture website (http://www.pref.niigata.jp/en/index.html) (requires Macromedia Flash plugin)