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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Asia · Eastern Asia

Capital
City of Victoria
Population
7.5M
Area
1,104 km²
Region
Eastern Asia
Languages
English, Chinese
Currency
Hong Kong dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Hong Kong
Asia · Eastern Asia
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ContinentAsia · Eastern Asia
Neighbouring countries (1)

Famous Personality

Bruce Lee

actor and martial artist

He became a global icon through martial arts films and cultural influence.

Local Delicacy

Dim sum

A collection of small Cantonese dishes often served with tea.

National Symbols

National animalChinese white dolphin
National birdBauhinia is not a bird; black-faced spoonbill is a commonly associated iconic bird

Famous Landmark & Geography

Victoria Peak, a famous landmark of Hong Kong

Victoria Peak

This hilltop viewpoint offers the city's most famous skyline panorama.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropVegetables

Vegetable cultivation is the main form of local crop farming in Hong Kong's small agricultural sector.

Most grown fruitLychee

Lychee is one of Hong Kong's best-known locally grown fruits in the New Territories.

Major Cities

Hong Kong

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Tai Mo Shan957 m
2Lantau Peak934 m
3Sunset Peak869 m
4Ma On Shan702 m

Major Airports

Hong Kong International Airport · Hong Kong
IATA HKGICAO VHHH

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Erhu

The erhu is one of Hong Kong's most recognizable Chinese instruments in opera, ensembles and heritage music.

2
Guzheng

The guzheng is widely taught and performed in Hong Kong's Chinese music and education scene.

3
Pipa

The pipa is a prominent plucked lute in Hong Kong Chinese orchestras and solo repertoire.

4
Drum kit

The drum kit is essential in Cantopop, rock and live commercial music in Hong Kong.

5
Electric guitar

Electric guitar is a staple of Hong Kong pop and rock bands as well as studio music.

Bordering Countries

China