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  Districts of Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The districts were established, each with a district board, in the early 1980s, when Hong Kong was under British rule as a crown colony.
The District Administration Scheme commenced in 1982 with the establishment of a district board and a district management committee in each of the districts in Hong Kong.
The merge of Yau Tsim District and Mong Kok District became Yau Tsim Mong District.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Districts_of_Hong_Kong   (1049 words)

  
 Hong Kong - Wikipedia
Hong Kong, locally known as 香港 pinyin xiang1 gang3 (Cantonese: Heung Gong), meaning Fragrant Harbour, is a special administrative region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, consisting of several islands in the South China Sea and a peninsula connecting it to mainland China.
The name "Hong Kong" is derived from Hong Kong Island in the South China Sea, at the mouth of the Xi Jiang[?] or Pearl River.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an overall density of nearly 6,700 people per square kilometre.
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 Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is 60 km to the east of Macau on the opposite side of the Pearl River estuary.
Hong Kong's climate is tropical and prone to monsoons.
Hong Kong is the fourth largest metropolitan area of the PRC by population.
creekin.net /c2748-n40-hong-kong-china.html   (3289 words)

  
 Southern District, Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Southern District (Traditional Chinese: 南區) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north.
The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Southern_District,_Hong_Kong   (203 words)

  
 Wan Chai district
Wan Chai district (灣仔區) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
It is located between Admiralty on the east and Causeway Bay in the west of Hong Kong island.
Facing the harbour in Wanchai is the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, a building boasting the world's largest "glass curtain" (built 1994-1997), a window seven stories high.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/wa/Wan_Chai.html   (467 words)

  
 What is Hong Kong? : Abaara fun facts and uncommon knowledge - Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hong Kong was on the east of the Zhu Jiang Delta, while Macau (another Special Administrative Region of China) is on the west.
Besides that, Hong Kong is bordering the city of Shenzhen in the north.
Chinese language used in Hong Kong government matters, is spoken by most of the local Chinese population at home and in the office.
info.abaara.com /pac/Hong_Kong   (1449 words)

  
 RedOrbit - Health - Hong Kong Holds Anti-Bird Flu "Cleanliness Day"
Hong Kong, 20 November: A Community Cleanliness Day was held here on Sunday [20 November] as part of Hong Kong government's ongoing programme to prepare against a flu pandemic.
Hong Kong Hospital Authority launched on 8 November its first ever drill on the special administrative region's preparedness for a possible avian influenza pandemic.
Chief Executive Donald Tsang said after seeing the drill that Hong Kong had made enormous headway since the outbreak of SARS [severe acute respiratory syndrome], not just in terms of resource acquisition, deployment of resources, communication between various units, and even the equipment and facilities within the hospitals have all been improved.
www.redorbit.com /news/health/309401/hong_kong_holds_antibird_flu_cleanliness_day/index.html?source=r_health   (694 words)

  
 Learn more about Sha Tin in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Hong Kong government used to showcase Sha Tin as an achievement in building a modern new town.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is also located in Sha Tin.
Sha Tin is the location for Hong Kong's second racecourse (the first and most famous being in Hong Kong Island's Happy Valley - see Hong Kong Jockey Club), which has a capacity of up to 85,000.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /s/sh/sha_tin.html   (1042 words)

  
 Tuen Mun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
It is the westernmost continental district of Hong Kong, located about 32 km away from the Kowloon Peninsula, 7 km away from Yuen Long and 18 km away from Tsuen Wan.
It is a new developing town of Hong Kong and also a large residential area in the New Territories.
The Golden Beach is the largest beach in Tuen Mun and the first artificial beach in Hong Kong, with the sand imported from Hainan Island, China.
www.infoslurp.com /information/Tuen_Mun   (1143 words)

  
 Hong Kong :: China Digital Times (CDT) 中国数字时代
Hong Kong's central banker on Thursday challenged his Chinese counterparts to increase the pace and scope of financial liberalisation, urging them to allow mainland investors to purchase Hong Kong securities and permit renminbi bond issuance in the territory.
Hong Kong is headed for political gridlock after a huge rally on Dec. 4 in favor of greater democracy for the city.
Hong Kong was braced yesterday for its biggest security operation since the handover from British rule in 1997 as thousands of international protesters began flying in to try to derail the World Trade Organisation summit later this week.
chinadigitaltimes.net /hong_kong   (7529 words)

  
 Hong Kong Hotels & Resorts Reservation Service by E-Biz Travel.com
The total land area of Hong Kong is 1,078 square kilometers, the New Territories, including 235 outlying islands, occupy the largest part of this (955 square kilometers), whereas Hong Kong Island is only 77.5 square kilometers large and Kowloon, the peninsula north of Hong Kong Island, only 45.5 square kilometers.
Hong Kong’s population is roughly 6.4 million, making it one of the most densely populated places in the world.
Queen Victoria’s gunboats triumphed and Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain under the Treaty of Nanking in 1842.
www.e-biz-travel.com /hongkong/hongkong_information.html   (1351 words)

  
 UNODC - Bulletin on Narcotics - 1985 Issue 2 - 012
The local district campaigns are held every year to arouse awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage public support in combating such abuse.
The district campaigns were implemented according to a timetable established to spread the activities evenly over the year in all 18 districts of Hong Kong.
In designing the district campaign programmes, particular consideration is given to the proper use of slogans in disseminating the anti-drug message ; maintaining the interest of the participants ; the effectiveness of the media ; and the publicity derived from the campaign.
www.unodc.org /unodc/pt/bulletin/bulletin_1985-01-01_2_page013.html   (2494 words)

  
 Hong Kong hotels, tours in hong kong island, kowloon, thin sha tsui, macau...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hong Kong hotels, tours in hong kong island, kowloon, thin sha tsui, macau...
Hong Kong's most typical traditional "Chinatown" area is always teeming with activity.
Formerly Hong Kong's "capital" known as Victoria, Central is the seat of government and the financial and banking centre.
www.asia-planet.com /hongkong   (400 words)

  
 wikien.info: Sham_Shui_Po   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
As Sham Shui Po was one of the earliest developed districts in Hong Kong, it was once a commercial, industrial and transportation hub of the territory.
In July 2003 the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) announced that its first urban renewal project would be to improve the living environment at Po On Road/Wai Wai Road in Sham Shui Po.
Fung was returned to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong in 2000 by direct election in the geographical constituency of Kowloon West, in which Sham Shui Po is the biggest area.
www.wikien.info /index.php?title=Sham_Shui_Po   (1047 words)

  
 Sightseeing and Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Hong Kong is full of refreshing views that are best explored on foot at your own pace.
Birds are prized and pampered pets for many Hong Kong men, who flock here to chat with their friends while their pets warble from cages hung in the trees.
The Tai Tam Reservoirs, which lie to the southeast of Hong Kong, are encircled by hills, providing an oasis of calm for walkers and a glimpse of some of the natural beauty spots that define Hong Kong.
www.asia-planet.net /hongkong/hk-walks.htm   (2504 words)

  
 Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Sha Tin was the first satellite town, or new town, to be built in the New Territories, on land reclaimed from the sea.
Sha Tin is the location for Hong Kong's second equestrian racecourse (the first and most famous being in Hong Kong Island's Happy Valley - see Hong Kong Jockey Club), which has a capacity of up to 85,000.
The construction of the Ma On Shan Railway (11.4 km long) commenced in December 2000 and was completed by the end of 2004.
creekin.net /c3940-n82-sha-tin-hong-kong.html   (1122 words)

  
 Hong Kong Hotels, Hong Kong Discount Hotels
Hong Kong Island is a mosaic of thrilling experiences, memorable adventures, and pure serenity.
Hong Kong has a reputation as one of the world’s greatest shopping cities, and although it now has serious competition from all over East Asia, it’s still an amazing urban bazaar - a type of shopper’s paradise.
Hong Kong is so fascinating because of the way its local culture and heritage are woven into the fabric of everyday life.
cheaptripsnetwork.com /opti/Hong_Kong__China.html   (676 words)

  
 Learn more about Tuen Mun in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Tuen Mun (屯門) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
It is a new town of Hong Kong, and is now a large residential area in the New Territories.
The Lingnan University of Hong Kong is located in Tuen Mun.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /t/tu/tuen_mun.html   (173 words)

  
 KODAK e-Magazine: Inside Hong Kong
Hong Kong consists of 18 districts: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon (directly across the harbor), the New Territories (north of Kowloon), and some 260 tiny islands clustered in the South China Sea.
Locals generally identify places as "on the Hong Kong side" or "on the Kowloon side" referring to the two sides of Victoria Harbour.
Still, directions can be challenging because district names, street names, and neighborhood names are often used interchangeably.
www.kodak.com /US/en/corp/magazine/photography/2001_08/features/lay_land/1-layland-map-s.shtml   (119 words)

  
 Wong_Tai_Sin_District Information - Online Prescription Medication Directory
Wong Tai Sin District (Traditional Chinese: ????; pinyin: Huángdàxian) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
The district derives its name from the Wong Tai Sin Temple, dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, which is located there.
In the district, there is a nunnery called Chi Lin Nunnery.
www.prescriptiondrug-info.com /drug_information_online.asp?title=Wong_Tai_Sin_District   (185 words)

  
 DiscoverHongKong - Touring Around - 18 Districts and Attractions
Hong Kong's 18 districts are full of exciting events and attractions, colour and fun, which are sure to excite visitors.
Whether it is one of our fantastic museums, great restaurants or spectacular festivals, Hong Kong is sure to offer great times.
For more information on the fun spots and local attractions in Hong Kong's 18 districts, please click here to visit the "Hong Kong Fun in 18 Districts" website.
www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/touring/hkiidistricts/index.jhtml   (159 words)

  
 Sai Kung - Hong Kong Travel - Travel to China
In contrast to the densely populated areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Sai Kung is a coastal district characterised by beautiful scenery, charming small villages and stunning seascapes.
The area is well known to Hong Kong locals for its pristine Beaches of Hong Kongbeaches and quiet living, so that while it remains only partly urbanized, many people describe Sai Kung as the "last back garden" of Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, one of the eight publicly-funded tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, is located in Sai Kung.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Sai_Kung   (1170 words)

  
 Hong Kong Districts
In 1900, Hong Kong proper (the island and Kowloon) was a British crown colony, and the British also had a 99-year lease on the New Territories.
The districts in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon are urban districts; the others are rural.
In Hong Kong's local government structure, municipal councils are under the district boards.
www.statoids.com /uhk.html   (196 words)

  
 Hong Kong Island hotels
The Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is located within the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center complex, adjacent to world-famous Victoria Harbour.
Opposite the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center and adjacent to the Hong Kong Arts Center and the Academy for Performing Arts, the Harbour View International House is situated in the Wan Chai business district of Hong Kong Island.
The Newton Inn- North Point is near the Hong Kong Convention Center, Victoria Peak, and University of Hong Kong.
www.lifeinchina.com /Hotels/HongKong/hongkong?&ibeg=1   (412 words)

  
 Veolia Environmental services continues expansion in Asia and is awarded two 48 M euro contracts in Taiwan and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Household waste collection in the district of Wong Tai Sin, one of the 18 districts in Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, Veolia Environmental Services has benefited from a strong position on the waste management market operating one hazardous waste treatment plant, 2 plants for the transfer of non-hazardous waste by river, and a storage centre for municipal waste (8,000 tons/day).
Veolia Environmental Services in Hong Kong has also developed solid and liquid industrial waste collection services, in particular with a waste management contract for Disneyland Hong Kong awarded in July 2005.
www.veoliaenvironnement.com /en/presse/pressrelease.aspx?doc=4B0D1F2REM99ItYX83nC   (547 words)

  
 CANOE -- TRAVEL: - Everything's an adventure in Hong Kong
In Central Hong Kong, the tallest buildings I've ever seen stand cheek-by-jowl in various stunning architectural designs, many bearing the names of the world's greatest companies.
Many places in the Far East claim theirs is where the East meets the West, but in Hong Kong that claim is really true.
Of all the places I've visited, Hong Kong is the only one I really regretted having to leave.
www.canoe.ca /Travel/Asia/Far-East/2005/03/30/pf-979443.html   (625 words)

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