Nagasaki Prefecture

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Nagasaki Prefecture

Name

Nagasaki Prefecture

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Nagasaki Prefecture is located on the island of Kyushu and includes numerous islands like Tsushima and Iki. It served as the primary gateway for European trade and Christian influence during the Sakoku period. The region is home to UNESCO-listed Hidden Christian Sites.

Statistics

Area

4,105.47 km²

Population

1,307,309

Location