Naha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Naha |
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Central Naha
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| Hiragana | なは | ||||
| Katakana | ナハ | ||||
| Kyūjitai | 那霸 | ||||
| Shinjitai | 那覇 | ||||
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Naha (那覇市, Naha-shi, Okinawan: Naafa) is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.
Naha is in the southern part of the largest island in the Ryukyu Island archipelago.
History
Once the capital of Ryukyu Kingdom was situated and its palace Shurijo rest. In 1879, Okinawa Prefecture was established; and Naha was made its capital.
Geographic data related to Naha at OpenStreetMap
Images for kids
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Naha City Hall in 2013
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Naha Harbor during the Ryukyu Kingdom
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"Naha from Bamboo Village" looking toward the seashore. Artist: Wilhelm Heine (lithograph, 1856)
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Panoramic view of Naha City seen from the Kaigungo Navy Headquarters Park
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National Route 58 in Naha City
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Naha Festival in October 2008
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Naha Hari, dragon style boat event
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Shuri Castle, Seiden - front facade
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Shureimon gate
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Walls of Shuri Castle in Naha
See also
In Spanish: Naha para niños
