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Country Name

Hong Kong

Country Code

HK, HKG

Country Calling Code

+852

Country Profile

Destination Hong Kong, a Nations Online profile of the territory, also known as Xianggang, the "Fragrant Harbor." For more than 150 years, Hong Kong was a colony of the British Crown. In 1997 the British returned the city. Since then, it has been a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, a type of provincial administrative unit. Hong Kong is located on the Pearl River Delta south of the Chinese province of Guangdong and the Chinese city of Shenzhen, surrounded by the South China Sea.

Capital Name

Victoria

Languages

Yue (Cantonese Chinese) and English are official

Country Currency

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +8h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

7.5 million (in 2019)

Country Area

1,100 km².; Hong Kong comprises Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and numerous small islands. Terrain: Hilly to mountainous, with steep slopes and natural harbor.

Place to Visit

Star Ferry Hong Kong Skyline Victoria Peak Big Buddha Wong Tai Sin Temple Repulse Bay Temple Street Night Market Hong Kong Disneyland Fireworks, Hong Kong Ocean Park Dragon's Back Hike Lan Kwai Fong Sign for Lan Kwai Fong Tai O Fishing Village Garden of Stars Stairs to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Hong Kong Park Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden Lamma Island Man Mo Temple Tsim Sha Tsui

News

Hong Kong News in English The Standard Formerly known as the Hong Kong Standard, a daily free newspaper with regional and international news. South China Morning Post Hong Kong's leading English Language newspaper. Hong Kong Free Press Independent journalists founded HKFP in response to concerns over declining press freedom in the territory. News.gov.hk HK government press releases.

Art Culture

Hong Kong Arts Festival-Annual art events ranging from Chinese Opera to World Music. DiscoverHongKong - Culture and Heritage-Scratch the surface of Hong Kong's rich culture and heritage, a guide to art and culture of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Museum of Art-Hong Kong's main art museum. Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre-vA! is an open, multi-directional art space. Hong Kong Museum of History-The museum preserves the cultural heritage of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra-HKPhil is Hong Kong's big symphony orchestra. Hong Kong Movie DataBase-Ryan LAW's site about Hong Kong Movies.

Economy Business

Hong Kong has a free market economy, characterized by low taxation and almost free port trade. It is ranked as the world's most open economy in the Index of Economic Freedom of The Heritage Foundation, but it is highly dependent on international trade and finance. Hong Kong's currency, the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), is closely linked to the US dollar. The territory's main trading goods are gold, diamonds, jewelry, telephones, and broadcasting equipment. [1] HKEX Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Hong Kong Monetary Authority Responsible for maintaining monetary and banking stability.

Transport

The "Star" Ferry Hong Kong's passenger ferry service. Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Hong Kong's major airline was founded in 1946. Airport Hong Kong International Airport Chek Lap Kok Airport is Hong Kong's international airport.

Tourism

Victoria Harbour (natural harbor between the Central Business District of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon), Star Ferry (passenger ferry and a major tourist attraction); Victoria Peak (observation peak for the unrivaled panorama view of Hong Kong); Temple Street Night Market (hawkers, ladies of the night, fortune-tellers and Chinese opera); Peninsula Hotel (flagship property of The Peninsula Hotels group; oldest hotel in Hong Kong, opened in 1928) Find accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tours, and much more.

Education

Cyber Learning Centre Plus A learning portal for government employees, provided by the Civil Service Training and Development Institute (CSTDI). Chinese University of Hong Kong The public research university in Shatin is the only collegiate university in the territory; the institution has nine colleges and eight faculties. City University of Hong Kong Internationally recognized as a leading university in the Asia-Pacific region. Hong Kong Institute of Education A leading university-level institution, its mission: optimizing each child's potential through the shared joy of learning and teaching. Hong Kong Polytechnic University Formerly known as the Hong Kong Polytechnic, the Institution assumed full university status in 1994. Hong Kong Public Libraries Enrich knowledge and support lifelong learning.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR HONG KONG VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival SAR = "Special Administrative Region" - China legal designation for Hong Kong BEFORE YOU GO TO HONG KONG: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: Tropical monsoon. Cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall. Type: since 1 July 1997, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, with its constitution (the Basic Law). Natural resources: Outstanding deepwater harbor. Agriculture products: Fresh vegetables, poultry, fish, pork. Industries: Textiles, clothing, tourism, banking, shipping, electronics, plastics, toys, watches, clocks. Exports - commodities: electrical machinery and appliances, textiles, apparel, footwear, watches and clocks, toys, plastics, precious stones, and printed material. Exports - partners: China, Thailand, India, and Vietnam Hong Kong plays an important role as a trading entrepôt to the Chinese mainland; Hong Kong’s reexports originated in mainland China, and were destined for the Chinese mainland. Imports - commodities: raw materials and semi-manufactures, consumer goods, capital goods, foodstuffs, fuel (most is reexported).

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