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City
Once a British territory, now a Special Administrative Region of China, Hong Kong enjoys autonomy in its affairs, including trade, business and the economy.
Population
6.9 Million. The major ethnicity of the Hong Kong population is Chinese. Over 5% of the population is foreign from the Philippines, Indonesia and the West.
Area
1, 104 sq . k m. Hong Kong is consists of the Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and over 260 outlying islands. 30% of the area is urban and 70% countryside and farmland.
Location
Latitude 22 º 1 7' North; Longitude 114 º 08' East. Hong Kong is situated at the south-eastern tip of China, bordering the Guangdong Province in its north, and facing the South China Sea in the east, west and south.
Climate
Sub-tropical climate, with temperate weather for nearly half of the year. Temperature in winter (November - February) can fall below 10 ºC and that in summer (May - August) can rise above 31ºC. 80% of rainfall occurs between May and September.
Language
Chinese and English are the official languages. English is widely used by the Government, the academic and business sectors. Putonghua is also widely spoken.
Currency
Hong Kong Dollars (HK$7.80 to US$1)
Service Charge
Restaurants and hotels 10%, Government hotel tax 3%
Electricity
220V, 50Hz
Time Zone
UTC/GMT +8 hours
Dialing Code
International Regional Code: +852 ( Hong Kong )
Passport & Visa
Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for a stay of seven days to six months. Please check with your Chinese embassy for the latest information. You may also have a look at the website of the Hong Kong Immigration Department. http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm
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