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Country :
China
Currency :
HK Dollar (HKD)
Language :
Chinese (Cantonese), English
Population
City: 1 407 600 (1999)
Metro: 6 826 500 (1999)
Metro: 6 826 500 (1999)
Time
Zone: Hong Kong Time (HKT)
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In 1841 Hong Kong Island - not much more than 'a barren island with few houses' - was ceded to the British. In 1997 negotiations between Britain and China resulted in the handover of Hong Kong back to China. Under the credo 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region (S.A.R.) of China.
Hong Kong is a dazzling commercial city where east meets west. The lack of space in Hong Kong has led to the largest concentration of tall buildings in the world, even ahead of New York City.
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Random Hong Kong Highlights
Hong Kong Park, surrounded by a cluster of skyscrapers is located in Hong Kong's busy Central district. The fairly new park - it opened in 1991 - has a large aviary with elevated walkways.
Wong Tai Sin Temple, a Taoist temple built in 1921, is one of Hong Kong's most popular temples. Visitors come here to have their fortunes told and to make a wish at the altar.
This long, crowded boulevard in Kowloon is dubbed the 'Golden Mile' for its many neon signs. The road, which runs from the waterfront to Mongkok, is popular with visitors for the many shopping opportunities.
Despite modern competition from rail and road tunnels, the historic Star Ferry continues to be a popular means of crossing Victoria Harbour, especially with tourists.
