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|[[Image:Bauhiniaflower.jpg|100px|left|Flower of Hong Kong - Bauhinia blakeana]][[Image:Hkpeak-aug2003.jpg|100px|left|Victoria Harbour]] |
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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 |
|}'''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 city of contrasts - frenetically urban and adjacent to pristine greenery; extremely rich next to dirt poor; Western culture and Eastern 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. |
Despite its density, only 17% of land is built up, and greenery is everywhere. It is a city of contrasts - frenetically urban and adjacent to pristine greenery; extremely rich next to dirt poor; Western culture and Eastern 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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Despite its density, only 17% of land is built up, and greenery is everywhere. It is a city of contrasts - frenetically urban and adjacent to pristine greenery; extremely rich next to dirt poor; Western culture and Eastern 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 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.