Wakayama Prefecture
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Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県; Wakayama-ken) is part of the Kii Peninsula in the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Wakayama.
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Kii Peninsula - Kinki - Honshu - Island - Japan - Wakayama
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| ► | History |
| ► | Geography |
| ► | Economy |
| ► | Demographics |
| ► | Culture |
| ► | Tourism |
| ► | Prefectural symbols |
| ► | Miscellaneous topics |
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