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Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region oficj. Hong Kong, called Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China.?, Cantonese jyutping: hoeng1 gong2, Mandarin Pinyin: Xianggang 'fragrant harbor') - a special region Administration of China, located on the eastern coast of China, South China Sea. History
Under the Sino-British agreement signed in 1984 established the conditions under which Hong Kong returned to China after the expiration of the lease in 1997. China is committed to the authorities to leave Hong Kong to 2047 years considerable autonomy in all matters except foreign policy and armed forces. July 1, 1997 took possession of the PRC Hong Kong. Districts of Hong Kong
1st New Territories (English: The New Territories): Geography
Hong Kong lies 60 km east of Macao (it lies on the opposite bank of the Pearl River estuary. On the other side is Shenzhen Chinese border. On the whole surface of 1 102 square kilometers, only less than 25% is occupied by buildings. The rest is covered by parks and nature reserves . Hong Kong's climate is tropical, monsoon. In winter it is cold and dry, hot and humid in summer and autumn warm, sunny and dry. In Hong Kong there are occasional typhoons. Economy
Treated in the report of the "Index of Economic Freedom in the World 2006" as the State took first place. GDP per capita in Hong Kong is 37 400 $ which is the eighth result in the world and the first Asia (2006). The increase in marketing the 1989 and 1997 was maintained at 5% per year. Asian financial crisis in 1998 seriously affect the economy of Hong Kong. However, already in 2000, economic growth rose to 10%. Major role in the economy of Hong Kong play a lot of tourists, who come from all over the world, mainly for tax-free shops for shopping. Recently, more and more tourists coming also from mainland China. Hong Kong, the population of 7 million has one of the highest in the world exports and imports per capita. In 2004, the number of people able to work amounted to 3.26 million. Employment by economic sectors was as follows: manufacturing 5.2%, construction 8.2%, trade, tourism 31.5%, transport, storage and communications 11.3%, finance, insurance and real estate 15.6%, other services 28.2%. In Hong Kong there is no fixed minimum wage. Earnings are often subject to sales and demand for the product. Electricity is produced only in thermal power plants based on imported petroleum fuels. In addition, a significant electricity imports from China.
* Clothing, In addition, here are aircraft repair facilities and studios. Agriculture is the importance of the child. Farmland covers about 8% of total area, including arable land and orchards around 7%. Dominated by intensive cultivation of vegetables (up to three harvests per year), rice (2 harvest), fruit trees and flowers. Breeding mainly poultry and pigs. Fishing is important. Demography Most people live in apartment buildings kilkudziesięciopiętrowych.
Although there is a large population, Hong Kong has a lot of free space, which is covered by parks, forests and thickets. Most residents live in kilkunastopiętrowych blocks. Cantonese Chinese language spoken every day in their homes. English is widely understood, but people use it mainly at work. In Hong Kong there is full freedom of religion. Most people are followers of traditional Chinese religious syncretism, in which coexist elements of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, and 10% are Christians. The Christian community is divided into Catholics and Protestants (about 50% of Christians). In addition, live here, and 70 000 Muslims from 2 000 to 3 000 Jews. Approximately 95% Hong Kong residents are Chinese, and 1.5% of Europeans. The most numerous groups of immigrants from the Philippines (about 133 000 people), Indonesia (95 460) and USA (31 330). Culture
Hong Kong was often described as a city where East meets West. Although it was ruled for almost 150 years by the UK 96% of the population is Chinese, the Cantonese language uses most often. An increasing share of immigrants from mainland China, so China's population is increasing mixing of cultures. To increase the cultural diversity contributes to a growing number of immigrants from Asian countries. Gurkha Nepalese live here, 15 000 refugees from Vietnam and 120 of the 000 Filipinos. Most Hong Kong residents are Buddhists and Taoists. In addition, live here almost half a million Christians, almost 100 000 Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Jews. The government in Beijing will allow greater religious freedom in Hong Kong than in other areas of the country. Among the fishermen is widespread cult of Mazu (generally known as Tin Hau - "Empress of Heaven"). Hong Kong hosts many colorful feasts and festivals. The most famous is the Lunar New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, hungry ghost festival, Autumn festival, the festival of Ching Ming, or winter solstice. Hong Kong Residents often spend leisure time on sports and games. Universal entertainment is a game of mahjong. Among the elderly are a popular Chinese chess (Xiangqi), and tai chi. In Hong Kong you can find many department stores, which sells medications of traditional medicine. The largest concentration of such shops in Sheung Wan. You can buy not only medicines and herbs, but also dried animals. Tall buildings
* International Financial Center II, a year put into service in 2003, 90 floors, 406.9 meters in height Transport International maritime communications hub - has nine ports, of which the largest (Victoria Harbour) is also the largest port in Southeast Asia - takes an average of 220 thousand. passenger ships and cargo annually. In 1998 was opened a new airport of Hong Kong International Airport is located in the CHEP Lap Kok, Lantau Island near the course of the work combining three small islands: Tsin Yi, Ma Wan and Kap Shui Mun. The main architect Sir Norman Foster. Previous airport in Kowloon Kai Yes Airport has been closed. Since 1980, he expanded a network of underground connections. Built underwater tunnel (length 1.6 km) between Hong Kong island to the mainland. |
In 1842 signed the Treaty of Nanking ended the first Opium War. One of its provisions was the acquisition of Hong Kong, previously held in the hands of China, the United Kingdom. Later, Hong Kong has expanded its area of so-called. "New Territories". In 1898 an agreement was signed 99-year "lease" of these territories by Britain. Hong Kong has been the unofficial capital city of Victoria. Hong Kong has grown significantly in the twentieth century, becoming a kind of economic and cultural bridge between the West and communist China. 
With the acquisition of Hong Kong, China Hong Kong individual cities have lost their status - the whole territory of Hong Kong has become one urban area. Maintained while the division was primarily on three regions in the second row of the 18 districts: 
Hong Kong takes Kowloon peninsula and numerous offshore islands. The largest of the islands are: Hong Kong, Lantau and Lamma. Hong Kong Island is situated in the South China Sea, at the mouth of the Pearl River (Zhu Jiang). Strait separates the island from the peninsula is Victoria Harbour, one of the deepest ports in the world. The "New Territories", are about 200 offshore islands and islets. The whole district has 234 islands. The landscape of Hong Kong is dominated by hills, often with steep slopes. The highest peak is Tai Mo Shan 958 m above sea level reaching Plains occupy the north-western part of the peninsula. 
Hong Kong's economic power has been built on long-term development of the PRC trade with the world. For years, serves as one of the world commercial and financial centers. Key role in developing international economic relations of Hong Kong fully Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Hong Kong Development Council Trade, ???????). The city is home to many multinational organizations, banks, businesses, etc. Hong Kong has a fairly high Gini index, of the 53rd 
Highly developed processing industry. Major industries include: 
Hong Kong has one of the highest average population density in the world (6200 persons per km square). This places the density reaches 43,000 persons per km square. Fertility rate (number of children per woman in statistical childbearing age) in Hong Kong is 0.94. This is significantly lower than the average number, which is needed for the population remained at a constant level (2.1 children per woman). The high positive net migration causes, although the negative natural increase the population continues to grow. 
Buddhist statues, reflecting the great honor of the Buddha (Tin Tan Buddha) on Lantau Island. Search
Weather in Hong Kong
Humidity: 78%
Pressure: 29.83in / 1010.0hPa (Steady)
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Wind Direction: East
Wind Speed: 1.0mph / 1.6km/h
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