Ōsaka prefecture (大阪府; Ōsaka-fu) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka
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| Capital | Osaka |
| Region: | Kinki |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 46th
1,892.86 km² 17.9% |
| Population
- Total (Oct 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 2nd
8,815,757 4,657/km² |
| Districts: | 5 |
| Municipalities: | 44 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Primrose (Primula sieboldii) |
| Pref. Tree: | Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) |
| Pref. Bird: | Bull-headed shrike (Lanius bucephalus) |
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| External links |
- Official Osaka prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.osaka.jp/en/index.html)
- Osaka Tourism & Convention Guidance homepage (http://www.octb.jp/english/)