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Surface: The total land area of Hong
Kong is around 1,042 sq km.
Population: The
population of Hong Kong is around 6,980,412. Chinese
comprise 95% of the population; the remaining 5% percent
include other groups.
System of
government: Hong Kong has a limited democracy.
Religion: About 90% of the
population practice a folk version of Buddhism.
Christians, Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus are also present.
Official Language: The official
languages are Cantonese and English.
Government: Hong Kong has a
limited democracy.
Climate:
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate characterised by
cool, humid winters and hot, rainy summers.
Units of measure and
electricity: Hong Kong follows the metric
system of measurement and the official electricity unit
is 220V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The
Hong Kong standard time is GMT + 8.
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar
Travel documents
required: Visas and ID cards are necessary for
travel to Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong has a free market economy that is highly
dependent on international trade. The
nation exports electrical appliances, textiles,
machinery, footwear, toys, plastics, precious stones and
printed material while it imports raw materials,
foodstuffs, consumer and capital goods as well as fuel.
Most of the imported material is re-exported. The cost of accommodation may be anywhere between
$ 70–$80 per day, public transport and
food is
inexpensive.
Sponsors:
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