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Oita Prefecture

大分県
alternative words: Oitaken prefecture, Oitaken, Oita ken, Oita, Ooita Prefecture, Ooita, Ooitaken, Ooita ken
keywords: kyushu , prefecture
related topics: Oita city , Mt. Kuju , Usa Shrine
related web sites: http://www2.pref.oita.jp
explanation: Oita prefecture occupies the north-eastern part of Kyushu region, facing Insland Sea. Its surface is 6,337 km2 and the population 1.2 million. The prefectural office is at Oita City. Having few plains, the farmers are producing tobacco, oranges and beefs. They are practicing dairy farming too. In mountainous region, they are working on forestry like firs and bamboo. Oita is well known for its beautiful landscape like Mt. Kuju and historical sites like Usa Shrine.


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