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	Hong Kong Information - Climate and Geography
		The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region – a territory belonging to the Peoples' Republic of China (PRC) – consists of: some 236 islands in the South China Sea, (of which Hong Kong Island is the most populated); Kowloon Peninsula; and the New Territories.
		Hong Kong is quite hilly; the highest peak is Tai Mo Shan, reaching a height of 957 metres (3,142 ft), located within a country park.
		Hong Kong is 60 kilometres (37 miles) east of Macau, a Chinese-Portuguese enclave famous for its colourful casinos and ostentatious hotels.
	www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /general-info/climate.htm (352 words)

	Hong Kong Observatory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hong Kong Observatory (Chinese: 香港天文台), known as the Royal Observatory (Chinese: 皇家香港天文台) before 1997, is a department of the Hong Kong Government.
		The Hong Kong Observatory was built in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula in 1883.
		It is next to the 1883 Building; the Centenary Building, used as The Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters, was erected in 1983 as a commemoration of the centennial service of the Observatory.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hong_Kong_Observatory (504 words)

	Hong Kong shut down by cyclone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- Hong Kong is bracing itself for a tropical cyclone with millions of people rushing home after the government issued its third highest storm warning.
		Just before midday on Friday, the Hong Kong observatory issued a signal 8, which means that winds with speeds of 63 kilometers (39 miles) per hour or more are expected to whip the city of 6.8 million people.
		Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's largest carrier, said services had not been affected as of midday but most ferry services in the port city were expected to stop in the afternoon.
	www.red-ice.net /news/2004/hongkong.html (253 words)

	Clean Air Initiative: Asia - Reduced visibility in Hong Kong hits record high in 2004
		The results showed that visibility in Hong Kong was deteriorating over the long term, and instances of reduced visibility had reached a record high in 2004.
		This is because Hong Kong is generally under the influence of the continental northeast monsoon in winter and spring, while under the influence of maritime southwesterly winds in summer and early autumn.
		This change could be due to Hong Kong experiencing northeast monsoon winds from inland in late autumn and an increase in sources of suspended particulates inland.
	www.cleanairnet.org /caiasia/1412/article-59344.html (845 words)

	Travel Advice for Hong Kong - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
		Australians intending to travel to Hong Kong for shorter periods are at much lower risk of infection but should discuss the risk of avian influenza with their doctor as part of their routine pre-travel health checks.
		Australians in Hong Kong should monitor the travel advice and bulletin for updated information and advice, and ensure that their travel documents, including passports and visas for any non-Australian family members, are up to date in case they need to depart at short notice.
		The Australian Consulate General in Hong Kong will not be in a position to provide influenza antiviral medicines to Australians in affected areas and it is the responsibility of individual Australians to secure their own supply of such medicines (such as Tamiflu or Relenza) if required.
	www.smartraveller.gov.au /zw-cgi/view/Advice/Hong_Kong (1954 words)

	Rath's Rhapsody: Hong Kong time
		Owing to the longitude in which Hong Kong is located, HKT is in the same time zone as used by the time standards in the rest of of the People's Republic of China - Chinese Standard Time (also known as Beijing Time or Beijing Standard Time) in mainland China, and Macao Standard Time in Macao.
		From 1941 to 1979, Hong Kong adopted daylight saving measures, but in 1980 the Hong Kong Observatory found these unnecessary as Hong Kong is at a relatively low latitude, and decided to eliminate the practice.
		Before that, local time was determined by astronomical observations at the Hong Kong Observatory using a 6-inch Lee Equatorial and a 3-inch Transit Circle.
	srath.com /blog/2006/05/hong-kong-time.html (782 words)

	Worldworx Travel - Safety - Asia - Hong Kong
		Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) since July 1, 1997, has a high degree of autonomy, except in the areas of defense and foreign policy, and retains its own currency, laws, and border controls.
		The Hong Kong SAR Government has a web site in English at http://www.info.gov.hk/hkfacts/facts_e.htm, which provides useful information (“Hong Kong Fact Sheets”) on a comprehensive range of subjects.
		A Hong Kong driver’s license may be issued without a test to individuals who hold a valid U.S. driver’s license, provided they have resided in the United States for not less than six months.
	www.worldworx.tv /safety/asia/hong-kong/index.htm (1234 words)

	SEISMOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS IN HONG KONG
		Earthquakes occurring there in the past were too far away to affect Hong Kong significantly although on a few occasions local residents felt the tremors.
		In the history of Hong Kong the only earthquake which was known to have caused some damage was the Shantou earthquake of 1918 which was estimated to reach intensity VII on the Modified Mercalli Scale in Hong Kong.
		When an alert is received, the Observatory keeps a close watch of sea water levels recorded by tide gauges in Hong Kong.
	203.129.68.41 /wservice/tsheet/seismo.htm (1573 words)

	United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
		Hong Kong, China, had been focusing in meteorology, with the Hong Kong Observatory being the provider of weather services.
		The Hong Kong Observatory receives polar-orbiting and geostationary satellite images for day-to-day weather services, particularly in the monitoring of tropical cyclones and rainstorms.
		Hong Kong, China, operates two teleports with 22 antennae for communication satellites over the Pacific and the Indian oceans to provide a wide range of satellite telecommunication services.
	www.unescap.org /icstd/SPACE/resap/members/hongkong.asp (118 words)

	Hong Kong travel guide - Wikitravel
		Hong Kong International Airport is the third busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic in Asia and the second busiest airport in terms of cargo traffic in the world.
		Operated by Hong Kong Tramways, the narrow double-decker city trams trundling on the north coast of Hong Kong Island are a Hong Kong icon.
		Hong Kong is not all skyscrapers, and it's worthwhile to go to the countryside, including the country parks and marine parks.
	wikitravel.org /en/Hong_Kong (10772 words)

	Climate of Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The climate of Hong Kong belongs to Group C of the Köppen climate classification scheme.
		Hong Kong may be hit by typhoons during summer and early autumn, but these events are not unknown in late spring either.
		However, Hong Kong is only a small point on earth and hence the odds for a direct typhoon hit is quite rare.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Climate_of_Hong_Kong (488 words)

	Hong Kong Travel Tips
		Hong Kong is compact, so visitors are never too far from shopping and major sights.
		Hong Kong also has an excellent public transportation system so visitors can easily reach other areas, no matter where they stay.
		Hong Kong electrical sockets and the same as in England - the voltage is also 220v so you can use your electrical appliances without any problems.
	www.strathlorntravel.co.uk /hong-kong-general-travel-tips.asp (367 words)

	DiscoverHongKong - All About Hong Kong - Useful Information - Q & A
		Most hotels are located in the heart of the city, in Central, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island and in Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East in Kowloon.
		If you use a modem, note that the BT system using in Hong Kong will gradually be replaced by the RJ system.
		A: Yes, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world even at night, when people may walk alone with confidence.
	discoverhongkong.com /eng/mustknow/information/index.jhtml (522 words)

	The University of Hong Kong
		HKO is the first government department to cooperate with the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems to provide practical trainings to students.
		The Director of HKO, Mr Lam Chiu Ying, observed, "One of the missions of HKO is to work towards the betterment of the community.
		This agreement provides second-year students of Hong Kong University's Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, especially those studying software engineering, an opportunity to get practical training in HKO so as to broaden their experience and to enhance their competitiveness after graduation.
	www.hku.hk /press/news_detail_4930.html (582 words)

	Speech by Director of Hong Kong Observatory
		The following is a speech given by the Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Mr Lam Chiu-ying, today (March 17) at a meet-the-media session (English translation).
		The establishment in 1975 of a direct telecommunication link between the Hong Kong Observatory and the National Meteorological Centre in Beijing was made possible as a result of Mr Bell's perseverance in the face of numerous obstacles.
		The achievement the Observatory enjoys today is a reflection of the cumulative efforts of many generations of people who served at the Observatory.
	www.info.gov.hk /gia/general/200603/17/P200603170184.htm (1832 words)

	Hong Kong Travel Guide - Hong Kong Logue
		Hong Kong was visited by a typhoon, Prapiroon, which threw the air traffic situation into total chaos.
		This is good news for all the people of Hong Kong who are concerned at the continued development of both sides of the harbor.
		Yesterday, July 1, was the 9th anniversary of the British hand-over of Hong Kong to the Chinese government.
	www.hongkonglogue.com (1387 words)

	Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Xianggang - geography, travel, economy, science, people, culture, ...
		Situated on the south of the Chinese Guangdong (formerly Canton) province, the formerly British Dependent Territory of Hong Kong comprises of Victoria (commonly known as Hong Kong Island), the Kowloon Peninsula, the "New Territories", and 235 outlying islands.
		Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century.
		Hong Kong's First University, the oldest tertiary education institution in Hong Kong, founded 1910.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/hong_kong.htm (861 words)

	Hong Kong Observatory opens to public
		The Hong Kong Observatory will be open to the public on March 18 and 19.
		A special exhibition explaining the work of the Hong Kong Observatory will be staged for visitors.
		Admission to the observatory will be from 9.30am to 4.30pm on both days with the exhibition closing at 5.15pm.
	www.info.gov.hk /gia/general/200603/16/P200603140109.htm (198 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Asia : Hong Kong : Weather
		Hong Kong Observatory-Official Authority For Hong Kong Weather Forecast »´ä¤Ñ¤å¥x-&r...
		The Hong Kong Observatory is a department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
		It operates weather forecasting, tropical cyclone warning, radiation monitoring and assessment, and various other meteorological and geophysical services to meet the needs of the general public and the shipping, aviation, industrial and engineering sectors.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Asia/Hong_Kong-Weather.shtml (816 words)

	Physical Oceanographic Studies in Hong Kong
		Based on the analysis of past tide records, predictions of astronomical tides for the following year are made and published in "Tide Tables for Hong Kong" and are also available on Observatory's homepage (http://www.weather.gov.hk/tide/estation_select.htm).
		The Observatory presently uses a single storm surge model operating from finer grids in bays and near coasts but coarser grids to the open sea.
		Waves: One of the Hong Kong Observatory's responsibilities under its marine meteorological services is the forecasting of wave heights or sea states for shipping.
	203.129.68.41 /wservice/tsheet/ocean.htm (611 words)

	hong kong weather (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Bulletin updated by Hong Kong Observatory at 14:45 HKT 15/Dec/2006 Here is the latest weather bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.
		Weather Wonderland of Hong Kong is a non-profitable organization, registered in accordance with the Societies Ordinance, Chapter 151 of the Laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
		Weather Wonderland of Hong Kong is authorized by Hong Kong Observatory (Ref. No.: HKO 6/20/5) to re-disseminate information of Hong Kong weather.
	princess-house-crystal.adult-viewer.info /hong-kong-weather.html (482 words)

	Hong Kong
		Merrill Lynch's office in Hong Kong is also the regional headquarters for the firm's extensive operations in the Asia Pacific region.
		Approximately 700 employees work in the Hong Kong office, and the majority are engaged in supporting the firm's activities in mainland China.
		Merrill Lynch is a member of the Hong Kong Futures Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
	www.ml.com /index.asp?id=7695_16237_16240_16248 (177 words)

	Hong Kong Walking Tour @ National Geographic Traveler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It has become the bane of the Hong Kong authorities, who would like to demolish it.
		On its edge, on the corner of Haiphong Road, is the elaborate Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Center (4), Hong Kong's largest mosque.
		After inspecting the church, backtrack to Observatory Road and the 1883 Hong Kong Observatory (8) (tel +852 2926 8200), on the top of a small hill, which still serves as a weather-monitoring station.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /traveler/deals/hongkong.html (675 words)

	DiscoverHongKong - All About Hong Kong - Useful Information - Weather
		Weather information is provided by Hong Kong Observatory.
		Hong Kong can sometimes be affected by extreme weather.
		However, typhoons rarely pass directly over Hong Kong.
	www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/mustknow/information/mk_info_weat.jhtml (114 words)

	Hong Kong Observatory Weather Forecast - Offshore Investments, Offshore Banking
		the hing kong and shanghai banking corporation ltd.hong kong queen's road central hong kong china
		Weather Forecast by Hong Kong Observatory Wind: East force 5, force 6 offshore.
		Hong Kong Observatory -All types of goodies for the area.
	www.offshore-resources.net /hongkongobservatoryweatherforecast.htm (588 words)

	World Weather Information Service - web site on World City Forecasts, Climatology and Weather Observations
		The WWIS web site is developed and maintained by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) of Hong Kong, China.
		China; Hong Kong, China; Macao, China; and Oman, would continue to maintain the Chinese, English, Portuguese and Arabic versions of the WWIS web site respectively.
		The Commission also designated Hong Kong, China to serve as the coordinator of WWIS operation in collaboration with other WMO Members.
	www.worldweather.org /pilot.htm (544 words)

	Find in a Library: Redevelopment of the Hong Kong Observatory
		by Yuk-ming Simon Kong; University of Hong Kong.
		Astronomical observatories -- China -- Hong Kong -- Designs and plans.
		Architecture and cosmology -- China -- Hong Kong.
	www.worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/oclc/53290832 (93 words)

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