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Hong Kong
This category covers questions about Hong Kong, one of two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, and a former British colony.
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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.
Whose picture is on Hong Kong dollar?
There is a picture of a Hong Kong orchid, the Bauhinia blakeana flower on a Hong Kong Dollar
Why did Hong Kong become part of China?
The British ruled Hong Kong from 1842 to 1997. The British leased areas of the new territories of Hong Kong from China for 99 years and returned all of Hong Kong back to China on July 1, 1997.
A memorial statue of a golden bauhinia was made to symbolize the hand over of Hong Kong back to China from 155 years of British rule.
For more information visit:
http://www.hongkongtripguide.com/golden-bauhinia-square.html
How long does it take to sail from Hong Kong to UK?
The flight is around 11 - 12 hours direct from London Heathrow to Hong Kong International Airport. Flight time varies according to the airline you choose but 11.5 hours is a good average.
Is there a tesco supermarket in Hong Kong?
Tesco started opening U Select stores in Hong Kong in 2015. These are equivalent to Tesco Express. There are now around 30 of these stores. Search online for U Select store directory.
Definitely yes, or else the whole city will be submerged underwater.
What happened in Hong Kong in 1997?
In hong kong 1997, one of the biggest events in the world took place what shaked the world terifically... Hong kong ran out of rice! yes, there was a massive invasion of rats and insects what dramatically and rapidly infested all the rice throughout china. This became a very big issue in hong kong mainly because rice was one of the main products what was used, meaning less rice, less buisness. The hong kong people decided to try new ideas such as making rice grains out of cow and camel. This was unsucesfull mainly because the Chinese could not find a way to keep the preservatives in the meat fresh.
After 2 years time the Chinese people came up with a formula/product to detirorate all the rats and insects. This product was called Ajax, spray and kill.
This product became very useful and changed the rice industry majorly!
Now till this day we can still eat our rice thanks to Ajax, spray and kill
How did Hong Kong get its name?
The area of Aberdeen in Hong Kong gets its name from George Hamilton, the fourth Earl of Aberdeen who was Foreign Secretary in 1843. In Cantonese the area is known as Shek Pai Wan which translates as Stone Sign Bay.
What happened to hong kong after the opium war?
all of their British soldiers were conquered by china
What percent of Hong Kong is urban?
Believe or not, it's 100%.
Hong Kong and Singapore are both 100% and also the highest rate in Asia.
Flight time from perth to Hong Kong?
For direct flights, about 9 hours flying time. This is time 'in the air' and excludes ground activities.
Why did hong kong fall so quickly?
The Qing army was first defeated and colonized by United Kingdom for a century due to the opium war. Japan later took control of it, and then United Kingdom was not powerful enough to stop them.
