Hiroshima
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Hiroshima is the capital city of Hiroshima Prefecture on the island of Honshu, Japan. Founded as a castle town in 1589, it grew into a major industrial centre and played significant roles in Japan’s modern history. The city is internationally known as the site of the first atomic bombing on 6 August 1945.
Statistics
Area
905.01 km²
Population
1,199,391