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|}'''Hong Kong''' is one of the [[List of countries by population density|most densely populated regions]] in the world, and is probably the most energetic [[metropolitan area]]. It experienced over 5 millennia of human activities, and its unique path of history started since it was founded as a British [[crown colony]] and an [[entrepot|entrepôt]] in [[1842]]. |
|}'''Hong Kong''' is one of the [[List of countries by population density|most densely populated regions]] in the world, and is probably the most energetic [[metropolitan area]]. It experienced over 5 millennia of human activities, and its unique path of history started since it was founded as a British [[crown colony]] and an [[entrepot|entrepôt]] in [[1842]]. |
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Despite its density, only 17% of land is built up, and greenery is everywhere. It is a |
Despite its density, only 17% of land is built up, and greenery is everywhere. It is a place of contrasts - frenetically urban and adjacent to pristine greenery; extremely rich next to dirt poor; [[The West|western]] culture and [[oriental]] culture. [[Victoria Harbour]] is world famous for its splendid nightview from [[Victoria Peak, Hong Kong|the Peak]]. The [[CBD|central business district]] is heavily urbanised with skyscrapers all around, but [[Hong Kong Country Parks and Special Areas|country parks]] are just kilometres away. Traditional towns and villages, as well as natural reserves, are common in the suburban and rural [[New Territories]], including the [[Islands of Hong Kong|outlying islands]]. [[Public transport]] is very efficient, convenient, comfortable and reliable. |
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Hong Kong is currently a [[special administrative region]] of [[People's Republic of |
Hong Kong is currently a [[special administrative region]] of the [[People's Republic of China]], with its own [[Hong Kong Government|government]], [[Legal system of Hong Kong|judicial system]], [[postage stamp|stamps]], [[passport]]s, [[customs|customs policy]], [[immigration|immigration control]], etc. [[Rule of the road]] is different from the [[mainland China|rest of China]], and it has its own delegations to various [[international organisation]]s and [[sport|sport event]]s. |
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Hong Kong is officially [[bilingual]], with [[English language|English]] widely spoken in business and education. The majority of the population speak [[Cantonese language|Cantonese]] as [[mother tongue]]. English and [[Written Chinese|Chinese]] are used in all official matters. The popular culture of Hong Kong is best represented by [[Hong Kong eating culture|cuisine]], [[Cantopop|pop music]] and [[Cinema of Hong Kong|film]]s. [[Christianity]], [[Taoism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Islam]] are all common. Focusing on trade, tourism, banking and finance, Hong Kong is among the wealthiest economies in [[Asia]]. |
Hong Kong is officially [[bilingual]], with [[English language|English]] widely spoken in business and education. The majority of the population speak [[Cantonese language|Cantonese]] as [[mother tongue]]. English and [[Written Chinese|Chinese]] are used in all official matters. The popular culture of Hong Kong is best represented by [[Hong Kong eating culture|cuisine]], [[Cantopop|pop music]] and [[Cinema of Hong Kong|film]]s. [[Christianity]], [[Taoism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Islam]] are all common. Focusing on trade, tourism, banking and finance, Hong Kong is among the wealthiest economies in [[Asia]]. |
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Despite its density, only 17% of land is built up, and greenery is everywhere. It is a place of contrasts - frenetically urban and adjacent to pristine greenery; extremely rich next to dirt poor; western culture and oriental culture. Victoria Harbour is world famous for its splendid nightview from the Peak. The central business district is heavily urbanised with skyscrapers all around, but country parks are just kilometres away. Traditional towns and villages, as well as natural reserves, are common in the suburban and rural New Territories, including the outlying islands. Public transport is very efficient, convenient, comfortable and reliable.
Hong Kong is currently a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China, with its own government, judicial system, stamps, passports, customs policy, immigration control, etc. Rule of the road is different from the rest of China, and it has its own delegations to various international organisations and sport events.
Hong Kong is officially bilingual, with English widely spoken in business and education. The majority of the population speak Cantonese as mother tongue. English and Chinese are used in all official matters. The popular culture of Hong Kong is best represented by cuisine, pop music and films. Christianity, Taoism, Buddhism, Islam are all common. Focusing on trade, tourism, banking and finance, Hong Kong is among the wealthiest economies in Asia.
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Launched in 1979, MTR is now a metro network of seven lines and 52 stations, with 2.45 million journeys daily. The system has proven the most popular mode of public transport in Hong Kong because of its efficiency and affordability.
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Did you know...
- ... that Hong Kong's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (pictured) was founded, officially opened, consecrated and bombed by the Japanese on December 8?
- ... that Hong Kong is made up of a peninsula and 236 islands?
- ... that Keying was a three-masted Chinese junk, which sailed from China to the United States and England between 1846 and 1848?
- ... that Johnston Road in the former British settlement of Hong Kong was named after Alexander Robert Johnston, who served as acting administrator of the colony?
- ... that Hong Kong's Stone Nullah Lane was named after the street's former water channel where laundry was washed?
Did you know...
- ... that Tung Chung Battery (pictured) was built to protect its eponymous bay from pirates, but now faces towards Hong Kong International Airport?
- ... that 11 of the 13 members of the Hong Kong cricket team died when their steamship, SS Bokhara, was lost in a typhoon in 1892?
- ... that La Salle Road in Hong Kong is named after French educator Jean-Baptiste de la Salle?
- ... that the rise in the manufacturing of Hong Kong in the 1950s and 60s was partially due to the United States' embargo on China?
- ... that Leung Kar Yan, one of the best-known kung fu film stars in Hong Kong action cinema, actually knew no martial arts, and simply copied moves shown to him?
Did you know...
- ... that despite its name, the East Kowloon Corridor (pictured) is actually located in the West Kowloon constituency in Hong Kong?
- ... that Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, a Declared Monument in Hong Kong, was built in 1486 to improve the local fung shui?
- ... that upon completion of Central Reclamation Phase 1 of the Central and Wan Chai Reclamation project in Hong Kong, the coastline of Central, Hong Kong was extended up to 350 metres beyond the original coastline?
- ... that Sir Denys Roberts was the first and only Colonial Secretary and Chief Secretary who was appointed Chief Justice in Hong Kong?
- ... that the fresh water from Waterfall Bay is said to have given Hong Kong its name?
Did you know...
- ... that Hong Kong's Law Uk (pictured) is the sole surviving village house and the last example of traditional Hakka housing in Chai Wan, a former Hakka village?
- ... that Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is the oldest permanent wax museum in Asia?
- ... that the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter was the first of its kind in Hong Kong?
- ... that Sakai Takashi, a General of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, was sentenced to death on August 27, 1946 for atrocities committed against civilians and surrendered soldiers in Hong Kong?
- ... that Millennium City, Hong Kong has skyscrapers numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, possibly because 4 is considered unlucky?
Did you know...
- ... that Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) made three secretive trips to Paris to prepare for his design of the Louvre Pyramid?
- ... that major roads in Hong Kong are numbered from Route 1 to Route 9 under the Hong Kong Strategic Route and Exit Number System?
- ... that Christian Zheng Sheng College on Lantau, Hong Kong, has a dormitory on Cheung Chau from which students take small ferries called kai-tos to get to school?
- ... that Queen's Building was called Hong Kong's "most prestigious commercial building" when it opened in 1899?
- ... that Battery Path was located on Hong Kong Island's waterfront when it opened, but is now situated further inland due to the amount of land reclamation?
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- Economy: Companies - Banks - People
- Culture: Cantopop - Clothing brands - Cuisine - Education - Entertainment - Libraries - Literature - Mass media - Movies - Museums - Television
- Geography: Cities and towns - New towns - Bays - Channels - Conservation - Country parks - Environment - Parks - Peaks - Skyscrapers
- Politics and Government: Politicians - Districts - Government officials
- History: Declared monuments - Governors
- Tourism: Landmarks - Attractions
- Transport: Aviation - Streets and roads - MTR
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