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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.

'''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 [http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2163.html Sapporo], the 5th largest city in Japan.

Shiretoko, in northeastern Hokkaido, was newly inscribed to the World Natural Heritage List.  

Shiretoko, in northeastern Hokkaido, was newly inscribed to the World Natural Heritage List.