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Main City: Hiroshima

Population: 2,845,000 people, ranking 12/47 prefectures (2015) [1]

Area: 8,476 km² [2]

Geographical / Landscape description

Hiroshima prefecture lies in the middle of Chugoku region. Most of the prefecture consists of mountains leading towards Shimane Prefecture and rivers which produce rich plains near the coast. [2]

Climate

Hiroshima is blessed by a generally warm climate. The prefecture usually records more rain in the northern area than in the south. [2]

Recent history, culture

Hiroshima is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Atomic Dome, one of the few remnants of pre-war Hiroshima following the atomic bombing in 1945 and the Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, famed for filling with water and appearing to "float" during high tide. The red Torii door in the water, one of Japan’s best known symbols, is located in front of Miyajima. [2][3]

More chapters:

• Economic overview
• Infrastructure
• Living environment
• Major types of economic activities
• Opportunities for EU Investors / Exporters / Importers
• Setting up a business in the prefecture
• Other contacts