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Hong Kong : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More

February 16, 2018 by Study Mentor Leave a Comment

CountryHong Kong
ContinentAsia
Location22.39640 N, 114.10950 E
Map of Hong Kong map of hong kong
Flag hong kong flag
Area2,755 km²
Coastline455 miles
Neighboring CountriesMacao

Taiwan

Vietnam

Laos

Philippines

Cambodia

Thailand

China

Myanmar

Brunei

South Korea

North Korea

Malaysia

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Indonesia

Singapore

Palau

Japan

Mongolia

Nepal

Northern Mariana Islands

India

Christmas Island

Sri Lanka

Time ZoneEET (UTC +2)

Hong Kong Time (UTC +8)

Population7.3 million (2016)
Symbol hong kong symbol
Founded DateAugust 29th, 1842
Chief ExecutiveCarrie Lam
Chief SecretaryMatthew Cheung
National Anthem“March of the Volunteers”
National FlowerBauhinia blakeana
National ColorsRed and White
National LanguagesChinese

English

SeasonsSpring Season (March to May)

Summer Season (June to August)

Autumn Season (September to November)

Winter Season (December to February)

Prestigious Awards
  • General Awards – The Order of the Grand Bauhinia, The Order of the Bauhinia Star, The Order of the Medal of Honour
  • Gallantry Award – The Order of the Medal for Bravery
  • Literature Award – Hong Kong Biennial Award for Chinese Literature
  • Film Awards – Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
ReligionChinese Folk Religion, Buddhism, Taoism, Irreligion or Atheism (82.8%)

Protestantism (6.5%)

Catholicism (5.1%)

Islam (4.1%)

Hinduism (1.3%)

Sikhism (0.2%)

Average Marriage age in Hong Kong31.2 years for men and 28.9 years for women
CapitalVictoria City
Number of District18 Districts

Islands

Yuen long

North

Tai Po

Sai Kung

Tuen Mun

Sha Tin

Tsuen Wan

Southern

Kwai Tsing

Eastern

Central and Western

Kwun Tong

Kowloon City

Wan Chai

Sham Shui Po

Wong Tai Sin

Yau Tsim Mong

Largest DistrictIslands
Smallest DistrictYau Tsim Mong
Largest CityKowloon City
Smallest CityYung Shue Wan
Literacy rate96.9% (males)

89.6% (females)

Type of GovernmentMulti-Party System
GDPPPP – $429.652 billion (2016)

Nominal – $320.668 billion (2016)

GDP per capita$58,322 (2016)
CurrencyHong Kong Dollar (HK$) (HKD)
Calling Code +852
Internet TLD.hk

.香港

ISO 3166 codeHK
FestivalsChinese New Year

Dragon Boat Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival

National Day

Halloween

Christmas Winterfest

Monuments & StatuesTian Tan Buddha

Po Lin

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Garden of Stars

Statue Square and Cenotaph

Sai Wan War Memorial and Cemetery

The Flying Frenchman Monument

Longest RiverSham Chun River
Longest BridgeTsing Ma Bridge
Longest BeachCheung Sha Beach
Largest LakeInspiration Lake
Largest IslandLantau Island
Highest MountainTai Mo Shan
Biggest AirportHong Kong International Airport
Biggest WaterfallNg Tung Chai Waterfall
Biggest DamPlover Cove Reservoir
Tallest BuildingInternational Commerce Centre
Richest PersonLi Ka-shing
Best places to visit in Hong KongThe Peak

Hong Kong Disneyland

Ladies’ Market

Ocean Park Hong Kong

Temple Street Night Market

Clock Tower

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

Golden Bauhinia Square

Lan Kwai Fong

Avenue of Stars

Official Websitehttps://www.gov.hk/

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