Saitama Prefecture

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/saitama-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 Saitama Prefecture?Kanto region, Honshu, Japan
2. How many people live in Saitama Prefecture?7,338,536 (as of January 1, 2020)
3. How big is Saitama Prefecture?3,797 km2 (1,466 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Saitama Prefecture?Saitama City
5. What is the borders?Tochigi, Gunma, Nagano, Yamanashi, Tokyo, Chiba, and Ibaraki Prefectures
6. What is the key characteristic?Landlocked prefecture

Kanto Region: A major geographical and economic region in Japan, encompassing Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, known for its high population density and economic activity.
Landlocked: A geographical term describing a territory that is entirely surrounded by land and lacks direct access to an ocean or sea.
Metropolitan Area: A large city and its surrounding suburban and exurban areas that are socially and economically integrated, forming a cohesive urban region.
Prefecture: The primary administrative division of Japan, analogous to states in the United States or provinces in Canada, each with its own governor and assembly.