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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It is a former British dependency, but it was reunited with China on July 1, 1997. It lies near the mouth of the
Pearl River. Hong Kong is a bustling centre of economic activity. It ranks among Asia's major ports, and as a centre of trade, finance, manufacturing, and tourism.
Facts about Hong Kong
Official languages: English and Chinese
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar
Chief Executive: Donald Tsang Yam Kuen
Human Development Index (HDI): 24th
GDP per capita: $25400
Population: 6,898,686 (2005 estimate)
Area: 1092 square kilometres
Famous harbour: Victoria Harbour
Famous park: Victoria Park
Famous hill: Victoria Peak
Links
Government
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Tourist Association
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Per person, Hong Kong
people...
...own the most Rolls-Royces
...drink the largest amount of cognac
...wager the most on horse races
...routinely work the longest hours
...still manage to have the world's second longest life expectancy (after
those from sleepy San Marino).
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