Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBHong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated territories in the world.
Hong Kong | History, China, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Hong Kong, 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 possession for decades until it rejoined China in 1997. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of …
Home | Hong Kong Tourism Board
WEBVisit Hong Kong to explore the unique living culture and experience Asia's top travel destination. Hello Hong Kong! Discover the best experiences, events, shopping, dining, vacation packages, maps, guided tours, and travel planning itineraries with Hong Kong's official tourism guide.
Hong Kong - The World Factbook
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Background. Seized by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year at the end of the First Opium War; the Kowloon Peninsula was added in 1860 at the end of the Second Opium War, and was further extended when Britain obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898. Pursuant to an agreement …
Hong Kong - Wikiwand
WEBHong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated territories in the world.
Hong Kong Travel Guide: All Things You Want to Know - China …
WEBOur Hong Kong travel guide covers the top places to visit, top things to do, best times, Hong Kong transportation, where to stay, and useful travel tips.
36 Hours in Hong Kong: Things to Do and See - The New York …
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Hong Kong is hot and humid for the greater part of the year, but in the winter long lines form outside Hing Kee at Temple Street (there are several restaurants with this name in Hong Kong), a no ...
Hong Kong handover: What will the next 25 years hold? - BBC
WEBJun 30, 2022 · Reuters. An agreement between Britain and China at the time of handover enshrined freedoms for Hong Kong. But some critics think that Beijing has shattered this promise in recent years with a ...
Hong Kong profile - BBC News
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Hong Kong is one of the world's most significant financial centres and commercial ports. Some key dates in Hong Kong's history: 214BC - Qin dynasty incorporates Hong Kong into China. 1513AD ...
Hong Kong summary | Britannica
WEBHong Kong, Chinese Xianggang or Hsiang-kang, Special administrative region of China. Area: 430 sq mi (1,114 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 7,541,000. Located on China’s southern coast, it consists of the island of Hong Kong and adjacent islets in the South China Sea (ceded by China to the British in 1842), the Kowloon Peninsula (ceded in ...
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