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Geography
Hong Kong was a collection of fishing villages when claimed as a
crown colony by Britain in 1841. At that time it was described as
a "barren rock", much to the amusement of today's property barons.
More than 70 per cent of Hong Kong's total area is rural,
including about 40 per cent designated as protected country parks.
This means Hong Kong has one of the world's highest ratios of
designated parkland.
Population & languages
About 6.8 million people live in Hong Kong.
Almost 95 per cent of the population is Chinese. The official
languages are Chinese and English, with Cantonese the most widely
spoken Chinese dialect. Use of Putonghua is growing.
All major signage is in English or is bilingual. Visitors will
find that most people in the service industries speak English.
Click here to explore more about Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with distinct season. The summer is hot and humid. Temperatures range from 26 degrees to 33 degrees centigrade, humidity near 86 per cent. Short leeves and cotton are best, with a lightweight sweater for air-conditioned restaurants. An umbrella or hat can ward off the intense sunshine.
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For information on Hong Kong, visit here.