Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBHong Kong [e] is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities [f] in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the world.
Hong Kong | History, China, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, located to the east of the Pearl River estuary on the south coast of China. Hong Kong was a British territory for decades until it rejoined China in 1997. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center.
Hong Kong Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Hong Kong is a region in Eastern Asia. It is located on the east of the Pearl River Estuary on south coast of China. It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the earth. The region is bordered by Guangdong province of China in the north and by South China sea in the east, south and west.
Hong Kong - The World Factbook
WEBSep 3, 2024 · The Kowloon Peninsula was added in 1860 at the end of the Second Opium War, and the UK obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898. Pursuant to a UK-China agreement in 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China as of 1 July 1997.
Hong Kong - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBHong Kong was a British colony from 1842 to 1997 as China surrendered the city after losing the Second Opium War. After the handover in 1997, Hong Kong became under Chinese control under special status. Hong Kong has its own constitution that is different from that of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Hong Kong profile - BBC News
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Hong Kong profile. The former British colony became a special administrative region of China in 1997, when Britain's 99-year lease of the New Territories, north of Hong Kong island,...
Hong Kong Travel Guide: All Things You Want to Know - China Highlights
WEBSituated at the southern tip of the Pearl River Delta, this city entices millions of visitors with its diverse cuisine, architecture, and festive culture. Whether it's the captivating views of Victoria Harbour or the bustling shopping centers, Hong Kong stands as an unmissable travel destination.
Hong Kong summary | Britannica
WEBLocated on China’s southern coast, it consists of the island of Hong Kong and adjacent islets in the South China Sea (ceded by China to the British in 1842), the Kowloon Peninsula (ceded in 1860), and the New Territories …
Hong Kong - The World Factbook
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Seized by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year at the end of the First Opium War; the Kowloon Peninsula was added in 1860 at the end of the Second Opium War, and was further extended when Britain obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898.
Hong Kong - Territory Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBHong Kong's major areas are the Kowloon Peninsula, which is connected with the mainland, the outlying mountainous Lantau Island, the smaller Lamma island, densely populated Hong Kong Island, plus more than 200 smaller islands. The territory is a major port city with an outstanding deepwater harbor.
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