Quick Facts - Hong Kong

Capital	None
Government	Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Currency	Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Area	total: 1,092 km2 water: 50 km2 land: 1,042 km2
Population	7 millions
Language	Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English
Religion	Eclectic mix of local religions 90%, Christian 10%
Electricity	220V/50Hz (UK plug)
Calling Code	852
Internet TLD	.hk
Time Zone	UTC +8

Background

Hong Kong is a place with multiple personalities, as a result of being Cantonese Chinese with a long-time British influence. Today, the former British colony is a major tourism destination for China’s increasingly affluent population. It is also an important hub in the Chinese diaspora with global connections to many of the world’s cities. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is much more than a harbour city. The traveller weary of its crowded streets may be tempted to describe it as “Hong Kongcrete”. Yet, this SAR with its cloudy mountains and rocky islands is mostly a rural landscape. Much of the countryside is classified as Country Park and, although 7 million people are never far away, it is possible to find pockets of wilderness that will reward the more intrepid tourist.

Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with at least one season to match your comfort zone. Boasting one of the world’s best airports, it is the ideal stopover for those who wish to travel deeper into the Orient.

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Festivals and Events

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Things to do

Shopping

Nightlife

Theme Park, night club, shows,

Activities

Sauna, Bath, Beach, Theme park, Massage

Study

Schools

Famous schools:

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Stock Market

Places to stay

Getting Around

Taxi, Train, Bus

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