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| - Mayor | Yoshikazu Shimabukuro | ||
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| - Total | 210.30 km2 (81.2 sq mi) | ||
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60,598 | ||
| - Density | 288/km2 (745.9/sq mi) | ||
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| - Tree | Banyan | ||
| - Flower | Easter lily | ||
| - Bird | Ryukyu White-eye (Zosterops japonicus loochooensis) | ||
| Website | Nago City | ||
| Phone number | 0980-53-1212 | ||
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Nago (名護市; -shi Okinawan: Nagu) is a city located in the Northern part of Okinawa Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 60,598 and the density of 288 persons per km². The total area is 210.30 km².
The city was founded on August 1, 1970.
The city hosted the G-8 Summit in 2000.
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Tourism in Nago
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Nago is a tourist town. The many beaches draw many Okinawans, mainland Japanese, Americans and other tourists to the northern part of the island. The main beach, known as Nago beach, is located on highway 58 in 21st Century Park. The facilities have showers, washrooms, vending machines and sites can be rented for picnics or bbqs. There is a lifeguard on duty and a net in the water to prevent harmful sea creatures from entering the swimming area.
A popular tourist destination is the Pineapple Park which is located on route 84. Right beside the Pineapple Park is Okinawa Fruits land. Pineapple park is an interactive museum where you can see how pineapple is grown. A small trolley takes the group through the pineapple fields to see the different stages of growth of pineapples and the different types of pineapples. Before you go into the Pineapple museum section, you will walk through the Shell museum first, and you can see 1000s of shells found around Okinawa. Inside you can see (and taste) how pineapple wine is made. There is also a souvenir section where you can buy all sorts of Okinawan treats and souvenirs (お土産).
Okinawa Fruits Land is a conservatory type attraction with many plants, birds and fruits. It is a free-walk style, a map is provided and tourists can wander through the park at their own will. The bird section is caged and very large. There are many types of tropical birds. Fruit juice is sold by the cup to feed the birds which will fly right up to you and land on your body just to get a taste.
Nago also hosts the international bicycle race known as the Tour de Okinawa. In 2008 it is being held on Saturday November 8 and Sunday November 9. Many participants travel from all over the world to participate.
Economy
Orion Breweries has its factory in Nago.[1]
References
- ^ "会社概要 - オリオンビール." Orion Breweries. Retrieved on November 30, 2009.
External links
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- (Japanese) Nago official website
- (Japanese) Ocean Expo Park (official government site)
- (English) Ocean Expo Park
- (English) Nago Pineapple Park
- (Japanese) Okinawa Fruits Land
- (English) Tour de Okinawa
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