- GovHK: Hong Kong – the Facts
Hong Kong is a vibrant city, and a major gateway to Mainland China This page will give you the facts about Hong Kong - from the form of government to the languages used
- Hong Kong Travel Guide: All Things You Want to Know
Our 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
- Hong Kong - Culture, Cuisine, Heritage | Britannica
Hong Kong was the scene of the last struggles between the declining Ming dynasty and the rising Qing, led by the Manchu Before the British arrived in the mid-19th century, Hong Kong Island was inhabited only by a small fishing population, with few features to recommend it for settlement
- Discover Why Hong Kong Is Asia’s Melting Pot - National Geographic
Fiercely cosmopolitan, addicted to change, this hyperactive city encompasses villages and bustling urbanity, looming mountain ranges and ribbons of coastline Its harbor contains 263 islands and,
- The Essential Guide to Hong Kong - Travel
Hong Kong is arguably one of the most international cities in East Asia and is full of things to eat, see, and do Here's what you need to know before you visit
- Hong Kong - Territory Profile - Nations Online Project
Hong Kong's major areas are the Kowloon Peninsula, which is connected with the mainland, the outlying mountainous Lantau Island, the smaller Lamma island, densely populated Hong Kong Island, plus more than 200 smaller islands The territory is a major port city with an outstanding deepwater harbor
- Hong Kong - New World Encyclopedia
Hong Kong was a crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1842 until the transfer of sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997 Hong Kong was declared a free port to serve as an entrepôt of the British Empire, and grew rapidly into a center for international trade
- Introducing Hong Kong - Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York
Hong Kong retains the British Common Law tradition It maintains its own currency, the Hong Kong dollar, and its cherished civil liberties, such as freedom of the press and freedom of religion Its official languages are Chinese and English
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