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'''Hokkaido''' (Hokkai-dō, 北海道) is the second largest [[island]] in [[Japan]], accounting for almost 22% of the country's total landmass, with a land area of 83,000 square kilometers. It is also the
northernmost island and the least developed, as well as the largest single [[prefecture]]. The only major designated city on the island is [[Sapporo]], the 5th largest city in Japan.
Due to its location in the high latitudes, Hokkaido suffers from harsh winters, with sub-zero temperatures, snow-fall and frozen seas. Summer temperatures are lower that the rest of the country, with significantly lower humidity levels.
This, combined with the large tracts of unspoilt nature, makes it a popular holiday destination, offering hot springs, skiing and hiking and camping for enthusiasts.<ref>[http://www.japan-guide.com/list/e1101.html Hokkaido Travel Guide]<ref>
The other three principal Japanese islands are [[Honshu]], [[Kyushu]] and [[Shikoku]].
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[[Category:Japan]]
northernmost island and the least developed, as well as the largest single [[prefecture]]. The only major designated city on the island is [[Sapporo]], the 5th largest city in Japan.
Due to its location in the high latitudes, Hokkaido suffers from harsh winters, with sub-zero temperatures, snow-fall and frozen seas. Summer temperatures are lower that the rest of the country, with significantly lower humidity levels.
This, combined with the large tracts of unspoilt nature, makes it a popular holiday destination, offering hot springs, skiing and hiking and camping for enthusiasts.<ref>[http://www.japan-guide.com/list/e1101.html Hokkaido Travel Guide]<ref>
The other three principal Japanese islands are [[Honshu]], [[Kyushu]] and [[Shikoku]].
== References ==
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[[Category:Japan]]