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| Atomic Bomb Dome | |
| The Atomic Bomb Dome, also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is a symbolic structure located in Hiroshima, Japan. It stands as a powerful reminder of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II and serves as a memorial to the victims of the bomb and a symbol of the importance of peace and nuclear disarmament. | |
| Hiroshima | |
| Hiroshima, Japan, holds immense historical significance as the first city to suffer an atomic bomb attack during World War II. The devastating event occurred on August 6, 1945, when the United States dropped an atomic bomb named "Little Boy" on the city. The explosion instantly killed tens of thousands of people, and the subsequent radiation exposure led to many more deaths in the following weeks, months, and years. The city had an estimated population of 1,199,391 in 2019. | |
