Intrigued by the name? We are standing before the \u9b54\u722a\u77f3. Its name translates to Devil’s Claw Rock.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. It sits east of the Pearl River estuary. This location is on China’s south coast.
Hong Kong Island was ceded to Great Britain in 1842. The Kowloon Peninsula and Stonecutters Island followed in 1860. The New Territories were leased for 99 years from 1898. All of Hong Kong returned to China on July 1 1997.
Hong Kong means fragrant harbor in Cantonese. This refers to the incense factories along the Pearl River.
Hong Kong has expanded by reclaiming land from the sea. Hong Kong Island is about 31 square miles. Kowloon is about 18 square miles. The New Territories make up the rest.
Hong Kong’s terrain is rugged. It contrasts with the Pearl River Delta’s lowlands. The area is an upfold formed 150 million years ago. Lava formed volcanic rocks. Granite intruded later. The harbor formed from the drowned center of the dome.
Hong Kong lacks major rivers. The Sham Chun River forms part of the border with Guangdong.
Hong Kong’s soils are generally acidic. Alluvial soils are an exception. These are found in the Deep Bay area.
Hong Kong is among the world’s richest cities. It has more Rolls Royces per person than anywhere else. Three-quarters of Hong Kong is rural.
Hong Kong is a major financial center. The Hong Kong Dollar is the world’s 13th most traded currency.
Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world. More than 7000 buildings have over 14 floors.
Britain colonized Hong Kong in 1841 during the Opium War.
Hong Kong has a high average intelligence quotient of 107.
Hong Kong has a large fleet of ferries. These transport people to Macau and Chinese cities.
Hong Kong hosts many tourists annually. In 2011, there were over 41.92 million visitors.
Hong Kong is made up of more than 200 islands.
Hong Kong is famous for Kung Fu movies and actors. These include Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee.
It has won “The Best Business City in the World” award for over four years.
The Hong Kong Sevens is the largest rugby tournament in the world. It is held in March every year.
Hong Kong operates the largest fleet of double-deck tramcars. They carry over 230000 passengers daily.
Hong Kong International Airport is among the top ten busiest. It handles over 59 million passengers every day.
Hong Kong was under British rule from 1842 to 1997. Today, it is a special administrative region in China.
Some islands that make up Hong Kong are uninhabitable.
Dim sum originated from Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is commonly hit by typhoons. This is especially true between March and November.
The \u9b54\u722a\u77f3 stands as a testament. It reminds us of Hong Kong’s unique blend of natural beauty. It also speaks to its rich cultural and historical tapestry.