Omi [town] - Oumi

Japanese: 近江[町] - おうみ
Omi [town] - Oumi
An old town on the northeast shore of Lake Biwa in Sakata District, Shiga Prefecture. The Hokuriku Main Line runs through the town. Rice is cultivated, and the town's specialty products are silk floss and mosquito nets. Bedding is also manufactured here. In 1993, Lake Biwa was registered as a Ramsar site. In October 2005, the town was incorporated into Maibara City. Area: 18.04 km2 . Population: 9,799 (2003).

Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information

Japanese:
滋賀県坂田郡,琵琶湖北東岸の旧町。北陸本線が通じる。米作を行い,真綿,蚊帳(かや)の特産がある。寝具製造も行う。1993年に琵琶湖がラムサール条約登録湿地となる。2005年10月米原市へ編入。18.04km2。9799人(2003)。

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