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East & Southeast Asia
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
πΊοΈ Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Capital city
π 22.3193Β°, 114.1694Β°View larger map β
π Essential Info
Population7.3M
Governmentpresidential limited democracy; a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China
π Practical Info
Driving SideLeft
Electrical PlugsVaries
Internet Code.hk
Internet Users96%
GDP per Capita$66,200
π Geography
LocationEastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China
Size Comparisonsix times the size of Washington, D.C.
Climatesubtropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall
Terrainhilly to mountainous with steep slopes; lowlands in north
π₯ People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsChinese 91.6%, Filipino 2.7%, Indonesian 1.9%, other 3.7% (2021 est.)
ReligionsBuddhist or Taoist 27.9%, Protestant 6.7%, Roman Catholic 5.3%, Muslim 4.2%, Hindu 1.4%, Sikh 0.2%, other or none 54.3% (2016 est.)
Median Age47.6 years
Life Expectancy84 years
National HolidayNational Day (Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China), 1 October (1949)
π Cultural Tips
Greetings
A nod or handshake is common. Cantonese speakers may greet with "Nei hou". Business cards are exchanged with both hands. Titles are important in professional settings.
Dining
Dim sum is a cultural institution - tea is poured for others before yourself. Tap fingers on the table to say thank you when someone pours tea. The host pays the bill.
Key Phrases
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Destinations in Hong Kong
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook