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Bookmark or Share- Hong Kong - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHong Kong was a British colony from 1842 to 1997 as China surrendered the city after losing the Second Opium War. After the handover in 1997, Hong Kong became under Chinese control under special status. Hong Kong has its own constitution that is different from that of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
- Hong Kong summary | BritannicaHong Kong, Chinese Xianggang or Hsiang-kang, Special administrative region of China. Area: 430 sq mi (1,114 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 7,541,000.
- 10 best things to do in Hong Kong 2024 - Lonely PlanetIt's hard to know where to begin in Hong Kong – the scale of its attractions can be overwhelming. Start your must-see list with our ten favorite things to do there. 1. Marvel at Hong Kong's skyline from the deck of the Star Ferry.
- Hong Kong - Politics, Economy, Society | BritannicaHong Kong - Politics, Economy, Society: When it was a colony, Hong Kong was administered by a governor, who was appointed by and represented the monarch of the United Kingdom, directed the government, served as the commander in chief, and presided over the two main organs of government, the Executive Council and the Legislative Council.
- Hong Kong - WikipediaHong Kong is the world's third-ranked global financial centre (behind New York City and London), ninth-largest exporter, and eighth-largest importer. Its currency, the Hong Kong dollar, is the ninth most traded currency in the world.
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