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Born of Hiroshima
Hiroshima was founded in 1589 on the coast of the Inland Sea of Seto by the feudal lord Mōri Terumoto -
¿Hiroshima?
Hiroshima was originally a fishing village, but it developed dramatically between 1600 and 1868 as a castle town of the Asano family. -
Hiroshima Like A city
It acquired statute to be considered city the 1 of April of 1889. -
Demography
In 1942 the city had approximately 419,182 inhabitants. But after the nuclear attack in 1945 the population fell drastically to 137,197 -
¡Atomic Bomb In Hiroshima!
On August 6, 1945, during the Second World War, a bomb was launched by the US military ordered by Harry S. Truman, President of the United States, against the Empire of Japan at 8:15 am, the explosion of 600 meters in height generated a heat of 7000 ° C. This attack forced the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II. Approximately 140,000 people were killed and 360,000 injured. -
Loan to Rebuild
In 1949 a loan was obtained from the Japanese central government to build power plants, which would supply Hiroshima. Hiroshima was rebuilt after the war. The city has developed the major industries of automobile, machinery, and shipbuilding, and has regained its population and importance from prewar. -
A New Start
In the 60s Hiroshima was already a habitable city, with basic services covered. The city had also opened a park to commemorate the peace just in the place where it was before the most populated and commercial area of the city, which was swept by the explosion; thus creating The Hiroshima Peace Memorial. -
World Heritage Site
In 1996, the UNESCO declared the place a World Heritage Site. UNESCO considers such sites to be areas of singular natural or cultural importance. -
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Nowdays
Geography: It has 8 neighborhoods; Aki-ku, Asakita-ku, Asaminami-ku, Higashi-ku, Minami-ku, Naka-ku, Nishi-ku, Saeki-ku.
Population: In 2006 it was estimated that the population of the city was 1,154,391 inhabitants.
Economy: Its main source is the manufacturing industry, with the basic industries being the production of Mazda cars, auto parts and industrial equipment.
Culture: Hiroshima has a professional symphony orchestra, several museums, among others that make it a characteristic city.
