Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. For a full guide, visit http://www.localiiz.com

Area:

  • 1,104 km² (426.3 mi² )

Time zone(s):

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Population:

  • 7,003,700 (2009)

Date founded:

  • Aug 29, 1842

Contained by:

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Country:

Also known as:

  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
  • Hongkong Island

Location

Population

number date
  • 7,003,700
  • 2009
  • 6,857,100
  • 2006
  • 6,813,200
  • 2005
  • 6,783,500
  • 2004
  • 6,730,800
  • 2003
  • 6,744,100
  • 2002
  • 6,714,300
  • 2001
  • 6,665,000
  • 2000
  • 6,606,500
  • 1999
  • 6,543,700
  • 1998
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Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • 22.3
  • 114.16667

Contains:

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Adjoins:

USBG name:

  • HONG KONG

Nearby airports:

Events:

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GDP (nominal):

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 177,771,729,813
  • 2005
  • 165,886,363,636
  • 2004
  • 158,572,061,515
  • 2003
  • 1.4423E+11
  • 1995
  • 209,283,263,242
  • 2009
  • 224,457,859,239
  • 2010
  • 1,320,799,747
  • 1960
  • 1,530,754,831
  • 1961
  • 1,724,850,878
  • 1962
  • 1,975,045,353
  • 1963
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GDP (nominal per capita):

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 45,300
  • 2008

Places exported to:

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Currency Used:

National anthem:

Anthem Official anthem since
  • Jul 1, 1997

Calling Code:

  • 852
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Governmental Jurisdiction

Governing officials:

Officeholder Basic title Governmental body (if position is part of one) From To
  • Nov 1989
  • Apr 1992
  • Apr 13, 1854
  • Sep 9, 1859
  • Jul 29, 1904
  • Jul 29, 1907
  • Sep 9, 1859
  • Mar 11, 1865
  • Sep 10, 1941
  • Dec 25, 1941
  • Feb 20, 1942
  • Dec 24, 1944
  • Dec 1941
  • Feb 20, 1942
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Climate:

Month Average max temp (C) Average min temp (C) Average rainfall (mm)
  • 20 °C (68 °F )
  • 15 °C (59 °F )
  • 25 mm (0.98 in )
  • 31 °C (88 °F )
  • 27 °C (81 °F )
  • 371 mm (14.6 in )
  • 25 °C (77 °F )
  • 20 °C (68 °F )
  • 140 mm (5.51 in )
  • 28 °C (82 °F )
  • 23 °C (73 °F )
  • 119 mm (4.69 in )
  • 19 °C (66 °F )
  • 14 °C (57 °F )
  • 44 mm (1.7 in )
  • 19 °C (66 °F )
  • 14 °C (57 °F )
  • 27 mm (1.1 in )
  • 30 °C (86 °F )
  • 26 °C (79 °F )
  • 399 mm (15.7 in )
  • 31 °C (88 °F )
  • 26 °C (79 °F )
  • 377 mm (14.8 in )
  • 30 °C (86 °F )
  • 25 °C (77 °F )
  • 297 mm (11.7 in )
  • 24 °C (75 °F )
  • 19 °C (66 °F )
  • 38 mm (1.5 in )
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Athletic performances:

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Athletes:

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IOC Code:

  • HKG
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Flag referent

Flag:

Flag From date
  • Apr 4, 1990
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Cyclone-affected area

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Sports

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Employer

Employees and other personnel:

Person Title From To
  • Jul 29, 1907
  • Mar 16, 1912
  • Jul 1912
  • Feb 1919
  • Jul 29, 1904
  • Jul 29, 1907
  • Nov 25, 1898
  • Jul 29, 1903
  • Dec 10, 1891
  • Nov 25, 1898
  • Oct 6, 1887
  • Dec 10, 1891
  • Mar 30, 1883
  • Oct 6, 1887
  • Apr 22, 1877
  • Mar 30, 1883
  • Apr 16, 1872
  • Apr 22, 1877
  • Mar 11, 1866
  • Apr 16, 1872
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Military Combatant

Military Conflicts:

Casualties:

Military Conflict Type Of Casualties Estimate
  • 4,000
  • 3,000
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Adjectival form:

  • of

Short name:

  • hk

Administrative parent:

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