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Nara Prefecture

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Nara Prefecture

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prefecture of Japan

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Nara Prefecture is a region in Japan located on the island of Honshu. It is historically significant as the site of Japan's ancient capital and contains many important temples and cultural landmarks that represent early Japanese civilization.

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Hōryū-ji, a World Heritage Site in Ikaruga Town, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture (奈良県, Nara-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [naꜜ.ɾa, na.ɾaꜜ.keɴ]) is an inland prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. As of 2020, Nara Prefecture has a population of 1,321,805 and has a geographic area of 3,691 square kilometres (1,425 sq mi). Nara Prefecture borders Kyoto Prefecture to the north, Osaka Prefecture to the northwest, Wakayama Prefecture to the southwest, and Mie Prefecture to the east.

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