Shiga Prefecture
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Shiga Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Japan and borders Kyoto, Fukui, Gifu, and Mie prefectures. The region is defined by Lake Biwa, which is the largest freshwater lake in Japan and occupies a significant portion of the prefecture's land area. Its capital city is Otsu, situated on the southwestern shore of the lake.
Statistics
Area
4,017.36 km²
Population
1,411,168