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Hong Kong at a glance
City of the future, boasting an astonishing blend of beautiful mountain parks and vibrant modern architecture. Crowded, chaotic, but always charismatic, Hong Kong remains Asia's ultimate city sensation.
Hong Kong history
For the greater part of recorded history, this rocky
archipelago—an erratic collection of barren ocean
rock—was politely ignored by the rest of the world. A handful
of farmers living in walled villages, such as Kat
Hing Wai, spent their days quietly watching the rice grow,
fishing, visiting the temple and playing mah-jong. It was too hot
in the summer, dank in the winter, and without any horseracing,
things were pretty ordinary. Then the British arrived.
Hong Kong local information
Country: China Hong Kong By The Numbers:
Population: 6.81 million Elevation: 0 to 3,143 feet/ 0 to 958 meters Average Winter Temperature: 62 degrees F/ 17 degrees C Average Summer Temperature: 83 degrees F/ 28 degrees C Quick Facts:
Ethnic Mix: Chinese (95%), Other (5%). Electricity: 200/250 volts, 50 cycles Time Zone: GMT +8 (No Daylight Savings Time) Area Code: 852 Did You Know?
A port city, Hong Kong gets its namesake from the Cantonese word
for "fragrant harbor." The island was ceded to the British after
the Opium Wars in 1841, but was finally restored to Chinese custody
in 1997. Despite apprehensions regarding reunification, the
transition of authority has gone largely without incident. Hong
Kong's multi-ethnic history makes it one of the most vibrant
cultural and financial centers in the world. Orientation:
Hong Kong is located in southeastern China at the base of the
Pearl River. The city is divided into four major sections that
include the New Territories, Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and the
Outlying Islands.
Hong Kong weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual
Rainfall:
54.7" / 139.1 cm
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