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 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBHong Kong was one of the last territories of the British Empire until 1997, when United Kingdom handed it over to China. China then promised to grant it special status for 50 years. The population of Hong Kong is over seven million. The economy has rapidly grown from a trading port to a very rich city.
History of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBAs a military outpost and trading port, Hong Kong's territory gained the attention of the world. Before the British government colonised the New Territories and New Kowloon in 1898, Punti, Hakka, Tanka and Hoklo people had …
Hong Kong | History, China, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 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 …
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.
Geography of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBHong Kong has a total area of 1,108 km 2 (428 sq mi), of which 3.16% is water. 60 islands are dispersed around Hong Kong, the largest of which by area is Lantau Island, located southwest of the main peninsula.
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 ...
Culture of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBEnglish and Chinese are the two official languages of Hong Kong. During the British colonial era, English was the sole official language until 1978 but has remained a strong second language in Hong Kong. As the majority of the population in Hong Kong are descendants of migrants from China's Canton Province, the vast majority speak …
Demographics of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBDemographic features of the population of Hong Kong include population density, ethnicity, education level, the health of the populace, religious affiliations, and other aspects. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an overall density of some 6,300 people per square kilometre. [2]
Outline of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBAn enlargeable political map of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Hong Kong: Hong Kong – one of two special administrative regions of China, the other being Macau.
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