| Area |
1098 sq km (424 sq miles) |
| Population |
6,787,000 (estimate 2002) |
| Climate |
There are four distinct seasons, with the climate influenced in winter by the north-northeastern monsoon and in summer by the south-southwest monsoon. Summers are very hot, with the rainy season running from June to August. Spring and autumn are warm with occasional rain and coller evenings. Winter can be cold but most days are mild. |
| Language |
Chinese and English are the official languages, with Cantonese most widely spoken. |
| Religion |
Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist, with Christian and Muslim minorities, but there are also places of worship for most religious groups. |
| Time |
GMT + 8.
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| Highlights |
A fast, exciting, colourful and mysterious place that has fascinated the British for hundreds of years. Hong Kong has an immense amount to offer in addition to the neon lights and helter-skelter of Mandarin characters lining every postcard; sandy beaches, rural hills, exotic restaurants, picturesque islands, green ferries, red rickshaws and polished Rolls Royces - all combine to offer visitors an exciting and ever changing view into Hong Kong's unique lifestyle. Any visit to Hong Kong is an experience to remember!
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| Country Facts |
Hong Kong is situated in East Asia, Hong Kong Island itself is situated east of Pearl River and southeast of Canton. The island is detached from mainland China by a natural harbour also surrounded by the South China Sea. One should be prepared when flying in from other parts of South East Asia - Hong Kong can be quite a bit cooler during the winter than Bangkok, Manila or Singapore. As a rule the weather follows a hot and humid summer July - August and extremely pleasant spring and autumn. |