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Kelvin Rearden

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Geopolitical and historical information on the East Asian special administrative region of China: Hong Kong.

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Geopolitical and historical information on the East Asian special administrative region of China: Hong Kong.

Hong Kong - National Geographic Magazine

Fifteen years after the handover to mainland China, Hong Kong residents worry that their identity-and their freedoms-are slipping away.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/hong-kong/paterniti-text
The Unique Genius of Hong Kong's Public Transportation System - The Atlantic

The use of a clever financing system has enabled the territory to provide world-class service-without breaking the bank.
http://www.theatlantic.com/china/archive/2013/09/the-unique-genius-of-hong-kongs-public-transportation-system/279528/
Hong Kong - Lonely Planet

This enigmatic city of skyscrapers, ancient traditions and heavenly food will fascinate, whether it's your first visit or your 50th
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/china/hong-kong
World Health Organization - Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong (China) had an estimated mid-year population of 7 067 800 in 2010, representing an increase of 0.9% over mid-2009. There were 881 males for every 1000 females. The population density was 6540 persons per square kilometre, and about 94.8% of the population were city dwellers.
http://www.wpro.who.int/countries/hkg/en/
The 480 Things that Rrepresent Hong Kong's Culture

It's no surprise that Cantonese opera, egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk tea have made it on to the final list of Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage.
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1534746/cantonese-opera-dim-sum-and-diwali-hong-kong-lists-its-cultural
Hong Kong: Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette

Guide to Hong Kong culture, society, language, etiquette, manners, customs and protocol.
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/hongkong-country-profile.html
GovHK: Hong Kong - The Facts

Hong Kong is a vibrant city, and a major gateway to China. This page will give you the facts about Hong Kong - from the form of government to the languages used.
http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/facts.htm
14 Ways to Understand People from Hong Kong - Matador Network

Become impatient: We're always in a hurry. We're power-stabbing lift buttons to make them go faster or tutting at pregnant ladies who walking too slowly. Learn more here.
http://matadornetwork.com/life/14-ways-understand-people-hong-kong/?single=1
Hong Kong Attractions: Tourist Scenic Spots in Hong Kong

Hong Kong boasts lots of attractions in the forms of bays, islands, parks, museums, religious buildings and landmark, which is also China's most-developed city.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/hong-kong/attraction/
Traditions and Spirituality - Hong Kong Tourism Board

Learn about Hong Kong's many spiritual traditions, religious beliefs and cultural superstitions through a tour of its temples, churches and mosques.
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/see-do/insiders-guide/traditions-and-spirituality/index.jsp
Hong Kong Food: Popular Dishes and Cuisines in Hong Kong - China Hilights

Hong Kong Food: Popular dishes such as pineapple bread, shark fin soup, sago mix, fish balls, wontons, and roast goose are common meals in most homes.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/hong-kong/food-restaurant.htm
Hong Kong Culture: People, Language, Opera, Holiday, Religion - Travel China Guide

Hong Kong travel information about Hong Kong culture such as the people, language, food, holidays, Kung Fu, Gambling, Cantonese Opera as well as Religious Beliefs.
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/hongkong/when-to-go.htm
The World Factbook: Hong Kong

Facts and information about Hong Kong.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/hk.html
Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hong Kong, officially Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the southern coast of China at the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong

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Hong Kong

香港

Special administrative region

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Other official names

Chinese:	中華人民共和國香港特別行政區
Cantonese Yale romanisation:	Jūng'wàh Yàhnmàhn Guhng'wòhgwok Hēunggóng Dahkbiht Hàhngjingkēui
Cantonese Jyutping romanisation:	zung1 waa4 jan4 man4 gung6 wo4 gwok3 hoeng1 gong2 dak6 bit6 hang4 zing3 keoi1

Flag

Emblem

Location of Hong Kong within China

26 January 1841

29 August 1842

24 October 1860

New Territories lease

9 June 1898

Imperial Japanese occupation

25 December 1941 to 30 August 1945

Re-designated as a British Dependent Territory

1 January 1981

Sino-British Joint Declaration

19 December 1984

Handover to China

1 July 1997

Administrative centre

Tamar

Largest district
by population

Sha Tin

Official languages

Chinese^[a]
English^[b]

Recognised languages

Regional and indigenous languages

Official scripts

Traditional Chinese^[b]
English alphabet

Ethnic groups

(2021)

91.6% Chinese
2.7% Filipino
1.9% Indonesian
0.8% White
0.6% Indian
0.4% Nepalese
2% other^[6]

Demonym(s)

Hongkonger
Hongkongese

Government

Devolved executive-led government within a unitary one-party state^[7]

• Chief Executive

• Chief Secretary

• Council President

• Chief Justice

Legislature

National representation

• National People's Congress

36 deputies

• Chinese People's
Political Consultative
Conference

203 delegates^[8]

Area

• Total

2,754.97^[9] km² (1,063.70 sq mi) (168th)

• Water (%)

59.70%
(1,640.62 km²;
633.45 sq mi)^[9]

• Land

1,114.35 km²
(430.25 sq mi)^[9]

Highest elevation

( Tai Mo Shan)

957 m (3,140 ft)

Lowest elevation

( South China Sea)

0 m (0 ft)

Population

• 2023 estimate

7,498,100^[10]

• 2021 census

7,413,070^[11]

• Density

6,801^[12]/km² (17,614.5/sq mi) (4th)

GDP (PPP)

2024 estimate

• Total

$569.830 billion^[13] (49th)

• Per capita

$75,128^[13] (17th)

GDP (nominal)

2024 estimate

• Total

$401.751 billion^[13] (41st)

• Per capita

$53,165^[13] (20th)

Gini (2021)

39.7^[c]^[14]
medium

HDI (2022)

0.956^[15]
very high · 4th

Currency

Hong Kong dollar (HK$) (HKD)

Time zone

UTC+08:00 (HKT)

Date format

dd/mm/yyyy
yyyy年mm月dd日

220 V–50 Hz

Left^[d]

HK
CN-HK

Internet TLD

.hk
.香港

Number plate prefixes

None for local vehicles, 粤Z for cross-boundary vehicles

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Media

Hong Kong - National Geographic Magazine

Fifteen years after the handover to mainland China, Hong Kong residents worry that their identity-and their freedoms-are slipping away.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/hong-kong/paterniti-text
The Unique Genius of Hong Kong's Public Transportation System - The Atlantic

The use of a clever financing system has enabled the territory to provide world-class service-without breaking the bank.
http://www.theatlantic.com/china/archive/2013/09/the-unique-genius-of-hong-kongs-public-transportation-system/279528/
Hong Kong - Lonely Planet

This enigmatic city of skyscrapers, ancient traditions and heavenly food will fascinate, whether it's your first visit or your 50th
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/china/hong-kong
World Health Organization - Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong (China) had an estimated mid-year population of 7 067 800 in 2010, representing an increase of 0.9% over mid-2009. There were 881 males for every 1000 females. The population density was 6540 persons per square kilometre, and about 94.8% of the population were city dwellers.
http://www.wpro.who.int/countries/hkg/en/
The 480 Things that Rrepresent Hong Kong's Culture

It's no surprise that Cantonese opera, egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk tea have made it on to the final list of Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage.
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1534746/cantonese-opera-dim-sum-and-diwali-hong-kong-lists-its-cultural
Hong Kong: Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette

Guide to Hong Kong culture, society, language, etiquette, manners, customs and protocol.
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/hongkong-country-profile.html
GovHK: Hong Kong - The Facts

Hong Kong is a vibrant city, and a major gateway to China. This page will give you the facts about Hong Kong - from the form of government to the languages used.
http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/facts.htm
14 Ways to Understand People from Hong Kong - Matador Network

Become impatient: We're always in a hurry. We're power-stabbing lift buttons to make them go faster or tutting at pregnant ladies who walking too slowly. Learn more here.
http://matadornetwork.com/life/14-ways-understand-people-hong-kong/?single=1
Hong Kong Attractions: Tourist Scenic Spots in Hong Kong

Hong Kong boasts lots of attractions in the forms of bays, islands, parks, museums, religious buildings and landmark, which is also China's most-developed city.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/hong-kong/attraction/
Traditions and Spirituality - Hong Kong Tourism Board

Learn about Hong Kong's many spiritual traditions, religious beliefs and cultural superstitions through a tour of its temples, churches and mosques.
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/see-do/insiders-guide/traditions-and-spirituality/index.jsp
Hong Kong Food: Popular Dishes and Cuisines in Hong Kong - China Hilights

Hong Kong Food: Popular dishes such as pineapple bread, shark fin soup, sago mix, fish balls, wontons, and roast goose are common meals in most homes.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/hong-kong/food-restaurant.htm
Hong Kong Culture: People, Language, Opera, Holiday, Religion - Travel China Guide

Hong Kong travel information about Hong Kong culture such as the people, language, food, holidays, Kung Fu, Gambling, Cantonese Opera as well as Religious Beliefs.
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/hongkong/when-to-go.htm
The World Factbook: Hong Kong

Facts and information about Hong Kong.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/hk.html
Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hong Kong, officially Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the southern coast of China at the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong

Hong Kong

香港

Special administrative region

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Other official names

Chinese:	中華人民共和國香港特別行政區
Cantonese Yale romanisation:	Jūng'wàh Yàhnmàhn Guhng'wòhgwok Hēunggóng Dahkbiht Hàhngjingkēui
Cantonese Jyutping romanisation:	zung1 waa4 jan4 man4 gung6 wo4 gwok3 hoeng1 gong2 dak6 bit6 hang4 zing3 keoi1