Why did the british take over hong kong?
Great Britain did not 'overtake' Hong Kong as that word suggests something won in battle. What happened was in 1898 Britain obtained a 99-year lease of the Hong Kong area that was then used as a free port and entry point to Asia for the British Empire.
Hong Kong is the English word for it.
The real Chinese word for it is Xianggang meaning 'beautiful harbour' but its harbour is anything but that
IMPROVE: it Actually mean Fragrant harbour because Hong Kong used to Export Fragrant insences
How do you reach Macau from Hong Kong?
Air, land, and water are all possibilities for traveling from Macau to Beijing, China. The first-mentioned city is located on China's south coast whereas the second-mentioned city is situated a bit inland along the People's Republic's northeast coast.
How many hours is macau from Hong Kong by ferry?
Depending on the conditions of the ocean and the ferry used, it can take 60 to 75 minutes to go from Hong Kong to Macau. The Central ferries leave every 15 minutes and the TST ferries every 30 minutes.
Hong Kong is not officially under Chinese control, and therefore, it retains its own independence on subjects including government. The People's Republic of China only intervenes on military defense.
Under this mutual agreement, Hong Kong operates under a capitalist government instead of a communism.
How many Japanese attacked Hong Kong?
Yes they did invade in Hong Kong, it begun at 8 am ib the 8th of December in 1941. It was during WW2, and the attack begun less that 8 hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
What is the weather of Hong Kong today?
The temperature in Hong Kong on the 12th February is 23 oC (73 oF).
How much is a 1995 hong kong 5 dollar coin worth?
Al least over us$600.00. I bought one a few years ago around us$600 at eBay
How much is an 1897 Queen Victoria dime worth with Hong Kong on it?
Your coin is a ten cent piece from Hong Kong dated 1897 (KM#6.3). It weighs 2.7154 grams and is 80% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.0698 troy ounces and a "melt value" (as of January 20, 2010) of about US$1.25. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example (whether one of the 10.5 million produced with the "H" mintmark or one of the 23.5 million produced without it) is worth about US$1.50 in Fine condition, about US$3.00 in Very Fine condition, about US$6.00 in Extremely Fine condition, and about US$18.50 in Uncirculated condition. A few "H" mintmark coins were produced in Proof as well - an example would be worth about US$400.00.
Hong Kong is famous as a global centre of trade and business and is a key player in the world of finance. Hong Kong is also famous for its food, culture and shopping offering designer clothing and electrical goods at much lower prices than the West. Attractions include The Star Ferry, The Peak Tram, Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park and its famous skyline which adorns many postcards.
Hong Kong is famous for it's food and shopping as it is cheaper.
Why did the United Kingdom sell Hong Kong to China?
Because Britain had a 99 year lease on the New Territories of Hong Kong, and this was due to be returned to the Chinese by 1997. The UK didn't have to handover Hong Kong island, but if it didn't then it would have lost too many facilities such as places of work and airports to China for it to function as its own city, and so it was handed back on the condition that it would be a democracy for 50 years.
What is the absolute location of Hong Kong?
hong kong is located in eastern aisa boarding soulth cina sea and china
How far from hong kong to guanzhou?
This is an approximate direct (straight line) distance. During actual travel, this distance may change if a different flight route is chosen.
The distance between the two places in miles is: 87
What is the swift code for Wing Hang Bank in Hong Kong?
i got it here, no worries mate WUBAHKHH is the swift code of Wing Lung Bk i got told today they call it another name sth swift address and the Telex is : HX73360 Phone: (852) 2826 8333 in hong kong Fax: (852) 2810 0592 in hong kong Phone: (626) 656 8118 in LA address: 201 East Valley Boulevard Alhambra, CA, 91801, USA cheers, superman
How can you go from shanghai to Hong Kong?
You can go by air, by train, by bus or on foot. The two cities are around 1,200 km apart.
Beijing to Shanghai, it's quite easy to take a train, the fast train, only 5 hours trip, convenient!
Which treaty gave the british five ports in china and forced china to give up control hong kong?
the Treaty of Nanjing niggahs
Do earthquakes occur in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong regularly receives tremors and minor earthquakes (undetected by the public). As of date, Hong Kong has not been victim to a significant earthquake since the government began recording them.
For a list of recent earthquakes, click on the "related link" below (times are based on Hong Kong local time).
The Iban (International Bank Account Number) is the same as the number you might have of the HSBC Bank Account. Any HSBC bank account number can also be used as an IBAN.