Toyama Prefecture Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
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Toyama prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Toyama |
| Region: | Chubu |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area - Total - % water |
Ranked 33rd 4,247.22 km² 0.1% |
| Population - Total (Oct 1, 2001) - Density |
Ranked 38th 1,120,320 264/km² |
| Districts: | 7 |
| Municipalities: | 35 |
| : | JP-16 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Tulip (Tulipa) |
| Pref. Tree: | Tateyamasugi (Cryptomeria japonica) |
| Pref. Bird: | snow grouse (Lagopus mutus) |
Toyama is leading industrial prefecture on the Japan-sea coast , and has industrial advantage "cheap electricity". The Itai-itai disease occurred in Toyama around 1950.
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
The Kurobe dam generates hydroelectricity for Kansai Electric Power Company. It is located on the Kurobe River in Toyama Prefecture.
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