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Okinawa Prefecture

What is Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa is made up of a group of islands located to the south of Kyushu. The abundance of nature and the prefecture's own unique culture make it a popular tourist destination. Part of Okinawa's attraction is the richly international culture of the former Ryukyu Kingdom.

Total area：

22.76(100km²）
Proportion of forested land：

46.1%
Average annual temperature：

23.3°C

Maximum temperature

32.9°C

Minimum temperature

14.3°C
Total population：

1,420,000people
Population density：

623people/km²
No. of foreign students：

1,254people

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Goya chanpuru

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