Interesting Facts About Hong Kong - Fun Facts About Hong Kong

Hong Kong, situated is in southeastern China, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China (PRC). A crown colony of the United Kingdom since 1842, its sovereignty was transferred to the PRC in the year 1997. Hong Kong occupies a prominent place in the tourist map of the world and has been a favorite hub of vacationers since a long time. Be it the endless shopping options in the place, its pulsating and rocking night life or its delectable cuisine, Hong Kong has never fallen short of attractions to lure visitors. Its sandy coastline, providing you with breathtaking locales, only adds to the fun! Besides, Honk Kong is one of the major financial centers with one of highest per capita incomes in the world. For this reason, it also ranks high on the quality of life and the human development index. Check out the facts related to Hong Kong given below and explore the destination further.

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Fast Facts

Country: China

Continent: Asia

Population: 7,061,200 (2011)

Area: 1,104 km²

Currency: Hong Kong dollar

Official Language: Chinese, English

Calling Code: 852

Demonym: Hong Konger

Fun & Interesting Facts about Hong Kong

The official name of Hong Kong is ‘Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’.
Hong Kong, spread over 1,092 sq. km, comprises of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and numerous small islands.
The official languages of Hong Kong are Cantonese (a dialect of Chinese) and English.
Hong Kong is the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, with its own mini-constitution (the Basic Law).
The emblem for the reunification of Hong Kong with China is Sousa Chinensis (the Chinese White Dolphin).
The meaning of the words ‘Hong Kong’ is ‘Fragrant Harbor’.
Hong Kong is located in southeastern China, at the base of the Pearl River.
Hong Kong borders Guangdong province in the north and faces the South China Sea in the east, west and south.
Hong Kong was taken over by the British forces, after the defeat of the Chinese in the Opium War of 1842.
The terrain of Hong Kong is pretty hilly and there are outdoor escalators in the Central district of the Island.
Hong Kong is counted amongst the most densely populated areas of the world.
Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of China on 1st July 1997.
While designing a building in Hong King, Feng Shui (wind/water beliefs) is taken to be an important consideration.
In Hong King, people eat long noodles on their birthday, so they might be blessed with a long life.
A bun festival is organized on Cheung Chau Island, between April and May, every year. It is intended to appease the hungry ghosts roaming around the island.
In Hong Kong, people are not allowed to have private firework parties.
Two wedding ceremonies are observed by people who get married in Hong Kong. The first is the official signing of the register and the second comprises of the banquet.
The new airport of Hong Kong is on Lantau Island. It is linked to the mainland by the Tsing Ma Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.
The saying ‘Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun’ was coined in Honk Kong.
The union symbol of Hong Kong (with China) is the Chinese White Dolphin.
The city has more Rolls Royce per person than any other city or town in the world.
Hong Kong has the highest number of skyscrapers in the world.
One of the five Disneyland theme parks is located in Hong Kong.
The climate of Hong Kong is marked by typhoons and regular monsoons, which begin in spring and last through the summer. Winter here is mild and cool.
The Hong Kong dollar is the eighth most traded currency in the world.

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