🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Territory and Sovereignty
Region: Asia
Basic Information
Capital: City of Victoria
Population: 7,500,000
Area: 1,114 km²
Subregion: Eastern Asia
Currencies: Hong Kong dollar ($)
Languages: English, Chinese
About territory
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, located on its southern coast. Originally a collection of farming and fishing villages, it transformed into a global financial hub. The territory's history is marked by British colonial rule following the Opium Wars, and its eventual handover to China in 1997. Hong Kong maintains a distinct economic and governing system under the 'one country, two systems' principle until 2047. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, boasting a vibrant and dynamic urban landscape.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
HK
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
HKG
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