Hong Kong Wikiportal

Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated regions in the world, and is probably the most energetic metropolitan area. It has over 5 millenia of human activities, and its unique path of history started since it was founed as a British crown colony and an entrepôt in 1842. Despite its density, only 17% of land is built up, and greenery is everywhere. It is a worked example of the beauty of the harmony of nature and architecture. Victoria Harbour is world famous for its splendid nightview from the Peak.

Hong Kong is now a special administrative region 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 delagations 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.