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Hong Kong - impressive skyline

Panoramic view of the skyline of Central Victoria

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Hong Kong SAR, China

Current local time in
Hong Kong SAR

Hong Kong SAR, China

The former dependent territory of the United Kingdom (now: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) is located in China. The earthTV camera is looking at Central Victoria and shows the Convention & Exhibition Centre, the districts Wan Chai and Tsim Shai Tsui, Victoria Peak, the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade and of course the creative skyscraper illumination (e.g. during Christmas season) and breathtaking fireworks.

Intercontinental Hong Kong

Facts about: China
Capital:
Hong Kong
Population:
6,940,432
Religion:
eclectic mixture of local religions 90%, Christian 10%
Area:
 1,092 km² (2,828 miles²)
Coast Line:
 1,180 km (733 miles)
Lowest:
 Südchinesisches Meer 0 m (0 feet)
Highest:
 Tai Mo Shan 958 m (3,143 feet)
Geographic Information

The name 'Hong Kong' is derived from Hong Kong Island in the South China Sea, at the mouth of the Xi Jiang (Pearl River) of southern China. Other territories that were later added include the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories, which include over 200 surrounding islands. The landscape is fairly hilly to mountainous with steep slopes, though lowlands exist in the north. Only 25% of Hong Kong are developed. The remaining 75% are set aside as country parks and nature reserves.

Key aspects of tourism
The tourism in Hong Kong is an important part of the Hong Kong economy. Many Chinese tourists visit Hong Kong - most people like to shop there.

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