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Hong Kong – the Facts - GovHK

Government. On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and the Basic Law came into effect. The Basic Law ...

Hong Kong | History, China, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, located to the east of the Pearl River estuary on the south coast of China. Hong Kong was a British ...

Hong Kong - The World Factbook - CIA

Buddhist or Taoist 27.9%, Protestant 6.7%, Roman Catholic 5.3%, Muslim 4.2%, Hindu 1.4%, Sikh 0.2%, other or none 54.3% (2016 est.) note ...

Hong Kong - Wikipedia

Hong Kong is a highly developed territory and has a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.956, ranking fourth in the world and currently the only place in Asia to ...

25 Fun Facts About Hong Kong

Fun facts about Hong Kong · #1 Hong Kong is famous for towering skyscrapers. · #2 You probably know that Hong Kong means “fragrant harbour” in ...

Fact sheets - GovHK

The "Hong Kong Fact Sheets" series provides useful information about Hong Kong on a comprehensive range of topics. Please download Acrobat Reader to view ...

Facts and Figures - Study in Hong Kong

Do you know that Hong Kong, a city with small territory, is the world's 8th largest trading economy? Hong Kong is also a major service economy, with ...

Hong Kong profile - BBC News

Some key dates in Hong Kong's history: · 214BC - Qin dynasty incorporates Hong Kong into China. · 1513AD - Portuguese explorer Jorge Álvares is ...

Hong Kong Facts and Figures

From 1 July 1997, Hong Kong has become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China enjoying a high degree of autonomy. Specific provisions ...

Hong Kong at a Glance

Hong Kong is strategically located at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta in Southern China and in the heart of the rapidly developing East Asia.

9 fascinating facts to learn about at Hong Kong's museums

Hong Kong Tourism Board · Hong Kong used to be a fishing village · It popularised kung fu · Its criminal justice system focuses on rehabilitation · Almost half ...

Hong Kong at a Glance

Hong Kong's economy is characterised by free trade, low taxation and minimum government intervention. It is the world's 10th largest trading economy, with the ...

Hong Kong Map, History & Population | Study.com

Hong Kong was a British colony from 1841 to 1997. Although in many ways, it functions as its own nation, it is a part of China. Its official name is Hong Kong ...

Hong Kong - Statistics & Facts - Statista

The Chinese and Western influences keep the culture and economy vibrant. At over 7.4 million people, Hong Kong is one of the largest cities in ...

Facts about Hong Kong - China - Kids World Travel Guide

Facts about Hong Kong | Geography. 1. Hong Kong is located in Eastern Asia. Hong Kong sits at the mouth of the Eastern Pearl River Delta and borders the South ...

10 Facts About the Chinese Region of Hong Kong - ThoughtCo

As a special administrative region, the former British territory of Hong Kong is a part of China but gets a high level of autonomy and does not ...

Hong Kong brief - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Hong Kong occupies an area smaller than the Australian Capital Territory and has a population of 7.5 million. Over several decades, Hong Kong's economic growth ...

101 Facts About Hong Kong - YouTube

Greetings motherfactors! Today we're heading over to Asia and the country of China, where you'll find the best food, the prettiest lights, ...

Hong Kong - the facts - Charltons

Its policy of low and simple taxation allows maximum room for business initiatives and innovation. There is a strong emphasis on the rule of law and the ...

Factsheets | Brand Hong Kong - Asia's World City

Check this out: Fact Sheets on Hong Kong on the Brand Hong Kong website.