Hyōgo Prefecture

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/hygo-prefecture

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Hyōgo Prefecture?Kansai region, Honshu island, Japan
2. How many people live in Hyōgo Prefecture?5,469,762 (as of June 1, 2019)
3. How big is Hyōgo Prefecture?8,400 square kilometers (3,200 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Hyōgo Prefecture?Kobe, the 7th largest city in Japan
5. What is the conservation?20% of the prefecture's land is designated as Natural Parks

Kansai Region: A historically and economically significant region in western Japan, encompassing major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.
Seto Inland Sea: A body of water separating Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu islands, known for its scenic beauty and numerous islands.
Metropolitan Area: A large urban agglomeration comprising a central city and its surrounding commuter towns and suburbs, forming a cohesive economic and social unit.
Treaty Port: A port in China or Japan that was opened to foreign trade by means of a series of unequal treaties.