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	Federation of American Scientists - China Tropical Lands Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Residual granite boulders covering weathered granite on Tai A Chau, Soko Islands, Hong Kong.
		Numerous landslides in deeply weathered rock with a degraded vegetative cover of and shrubs on the southern flank of Lantau Peak, Lantau Island, Hong Kong.*
		Extensive areas of grass- and shrub-covered degraded hill lands on Double Island, northeastern New Territories, Hong Kong.
	www.fas.org /china_lands/gallery.htm (237 words)

	Soko Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Soko Islands (索罟群島) is a group of islands in Hong Kong.
		It consists of Tai A Chau, Siu A Chau and several other nearby islands, in the southwestermost waters of the territory, to the southwest of Lantau Island.
		Soko Islands (Tai A Chau, Siu A Chau)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soko_Islands (81 words)

	Islands District, Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Islands District (離島區) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong.
		The term outlying islands tends to refer to the islands of the Islands District.
		The outlying islands are notable for a more relaxed and green way of life than that of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Islands_District,_Hong_Kong (384 words)

	CONK! Encyclopedia: Lantau_Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Administratively, it is part of the Islands District, but a small part in the northeast of the island belongs to Tsuen Wan District.
		Lantau Island, together with Tuen Mun were among the first European trading settlements in the Pearl River area, established by Portuguese traders in the 1510s.
		Lantau Island is often referred to as "the lungs of Hong Kong", because of its abundance of indigenous forest and relative scarcity of high-rise residential developments which characterise Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
	www.conk.com /search/encyclopedia.cgi?q=Lantau_Island (1521 words)

	Desi Hot OR Hot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		As a consequence of the Treaty of Nanking, it was ceded to the British together with Hong Kong Island in 1841.
		In 1980, a bridge was constructed to connect the island to the outisde and brought momentum for rapid economic development.
		The highest hill on the island is Yuk Kwai Shan (aka Mount Johnston).
	www.desihotornot.com /encyclopedia/index.php?title=Ap_Lei_Chau (518 words)

	Ma Wan - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The island is crossed by the Ma Wan Viaduct, part of the Lantau Link, linking Hong Kong International Airport to the urban areas.
		It is connected to Tsing Yi by the Tsing Ma suspension bridge, and to Lantau Island by the Kap Shui Mun cable-stayed bridge.
		Park Island Transport Co., Ltd. operates bus services between Park Island and Tsing Yi MTR station, Ma Wan and Kwai Fong, and a ferry service between Ma Wan and Central and between Ma Wan and Tsuen Wan West (next to the KCRC station).
	open-encyclopedia.com /Ma_Wan (164 words)

	The Brothers (Hong Kong) - Wikpedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The group of islands lie in the north of Lantau Island, midway between Chek Lap Kok (where Hong Kong International Airport is located), and Tuen Mun.
		Tsz Kan Chau (匙羮洲), a tiny island nearby, is often regarded as a member of the group.
		The hills on the two islands were cut to avoid affecting aviation of the airport, but environmentalists complained that it damaged the habitat of the Chinese white dolphins.
	www.bostoncoop.net /~tpryor/wiki/index.php?title=The_Brothers_(Hong_Kong) (105 words)

	wikien.info: Hong_Kong_Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Hong Kong Island (香港島) is the island where the original settlement of the Hong Kong territory, Victoria City, was located.
		The Island Line of the MTR metro network runs exclusively on Hong Kong Island, from West to East, along the northern coastline of the island.
		Hong Kong Island is connected to the Kowloon Peninsula on the mainland by 3 vehicle tunnels and 3 MTR rail tunnels.
	www.wikien.info /index.php?title=Hong_Kong_Island (339 words)

	Islandcourier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Soko Islands, just south-west of Lantau Island are one of the possible areas where the HK government is planning a marine park.
		Also the Soko Islands, also provide feeding grounds and habitat to the Chinese White Dolphins, although it's not their main habitat.
		The Soko Islands were inhabited in prehistoric times and the Tang Dynasty and of certain archeological interest.
	www.dachshundworld.com /islandcourier/jan0514.htm (354 words)

	Browse Database - Places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		A farmer and fisherman on the island of Tai A Chau demonstrate their problems of survival, interdependence and hopes for the future.
		Island farmers traditionally regard boat people as inferior, but the symbiosis is a delicate balance.
		Three women, varying in ages and perspective, agree that life on a small island in Hong Kong waters, is better than in the past: they are now equal to men in rigors of manual labor and participation in decision-making and economic life.
	www.idls.org /doclib/basicbrowse/browsel2.asp?CatID1=9&catid2=216 (635 words)

	EPD - Advisory Council on the Environment
		Soko Islands comprise a group of islands off South Lantau amongst which Tai A Chau and Siu A Chau are the largest.
		The Study Area (Appendix A), comprising Mui Wo, South Lantau, Soko Islands and their surrounding inshore waters, is located at the southern and southeastern part of Lantau Island.
		It is surrounded by sea in the south up to Soko Islands and defined by the Lantau South and Lantau North Country Parks in the north.
	www.epd.gov.hk /epd/english/boards/advisory_council/ace_paper0145.html (947 words)

	Tsing_Yi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Tsing Yi (青衣;), or Tsing Yi Island (青衣島) is an island of Hong Kong, to the northwest of Hong Kong Island.
		Should the island be divided into four quarters, the northeast quarter is a residential area, the southeast quarter is a container port and heavy industry, the southwest holds heavy industry, and the northwest includes a recreation trail, a transportation interchange and some ship yards.
		Historical, Tsing Yi Island, with Kwai Chung, were usually on the same administration unit of Tsuen Wan becaus of their proximity and closely-knitted society.
	www.exoticfelines.com /search.php?title=Tsing_Yi (1815 words)

	Islands And Peninsulas Of Hong Kong Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The territory of Hong Kong consists of a mainland area and 236 islands.
		Most notably, the Hong Kong Island is historically the political and commercial centre of Hong Kong.
		In terms of the districts of Hong Kong, while one of the 18 districts is called the Islands District, many islands of Hong Kong are actually not part of that district, which only consists of some twenty large and small islands in the southern and the south-western waters of Hong Kong.
	www.merica.com /encyclopedia/Islands_and_peninsulas_of_Hong_Kong (1292 words)

	Lantau Country Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Lantau Peak, the highest peak on the island (934 metres) is a favourite for local hikers.
		The views on the way are superb; to the south one looks over Cheung Sha, Sek Kwu Chau and the Soko Islands; to the north there is Tung Chung, the New Airport and beyond, Castle Peak and the Pearl River estuary; and from the top, Hong Kong Island shimmers in the distance.
		Natural areas of woodland exist on the Island, principally on the lower slopes of Lantau and Sunset Peaks and both were designated as "Special Areas" in January, 1980.
	parks.afcd.gov.hk /newparks/eng/country/cps/cp_lantau.htm (1007 words)

	TheSoko.com - 10 Places You Must Visit Before You Die: Part I
		Peter the Great’s infamous city was built on a series of islands, sort of like Venice, so it’s a marvel to see.
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		With a long history of slavery the population of Trinidad and Tobago is culturally diverse with African, European, Indian, Middle Eastern and Chinese cultures having left a significant mark on the country.
	www.thesoko.com /thesoko/article1294.html (911 words)

	FROGS.ORG: News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Lazell was speaking at a rally and hike on Lantau Island to the Mui Wo headland to oppose the building of the super jail on Hei Ling Chau.
		Lazell, who has researched the island habitats of Hong Kong reptiles and amphibians since the 1970s, said it was a pity that Hong Kong's policy makers seemed unaware of the great scientific significance of the local environment.
		Many islands are infested with introduced species that can destroy habitats if left unattended." The Soko Islands had the potential to be one of the finest eco-tourism sites in the regions.
	www.frogs.org /news/article.asp?CategoryID=86&InfoResourceID=1922 (623 words)

	HK Outdoors - ark~eden - a vision for sustainable development on Lantau: Page 3
		In particular the small islands off the south of Lantau — Hei Ling Chau, Sunshine Island, Shek Kwu Chau and the Soko Islands, have incredibly rich flora and fauna.
		The Soko Islands have the potential to be one of the finest eco-tourism sites in the region, with the added benefit of natural harbours, and a superb marine habitat with living coral.
		Lantau is a dramatic Island with majestic peaks, steep green and wooded hillsides sweeping down to the sea, sandy bays and long sandy beaches.
	www.hkoutdoors.com /lantau-news/ark~eden_3.html (802 words)

	Chek Lap Kok @ BasketballLiving.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chek Lap Kok was one of the two islands (the other being Lam Chau) merged together via land reclamation techniques into to the 12.48 km² platform for the current Hong Kong International Airport.
		The original farming and fishing villages on the island were relocated to Chek Lap Kok Village (赤鱲角村) on Lantau Island.
		The island is located north of Lantau Island off Ma Wan Chung and Tung Chung, and got its name from the red perch (赤鱲) once abundant in its vicinity.
	www.basketballliving.com /allabout/Chek_Lap_Kok (404 words)

	DER Documentary: CHINA COAST FISHING
		Fishing people often shelter in the bays of uninhabited islands and use the beaches to clean their boats.
		The film was made in 1973 on the Soko Islands in the South China Sea.
		The Soko Island inhabitants use both Canton and Hong Kong as market centers.
	www.der.org /films/china-coast-fishing.html (318 words)

	Chinese White Dolphin
		The Indo-Pacific dolphins can be found throughout Southeast Asia, and they breed from South Africa to Australia.
		There are two subspecies, with Sumatra, one of the Indonesia islands, as the dividing line between the Chinese and the Western subspecies, Sousa chinensis plumbea.
		The dolphins mainly live in the waters of Lantau North, Southeast Lantau, the Soko Islands and Peng Chau.
	www.starrepublic.org /encyclopedia/wikipedia/c/ch/chinese_white_dolphin_1.html (1272 words)

	Kau Sai Chau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Kau Sai Chau (滘西洲) is an island located off the coast of Sai Kung, Hong Kong, with an area of 6.69 km².
		The large island is the location of the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course (賽馬會滘西洲公眾高爾夫球場), developed and run by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
		One of the declared monuments of Hong Kong, a prehistoric stone carving, discovered in 1976, can also be found on the north-west of the island.
	www.tocatch.info /en/Kai_Sai_Island.htm (100 words)

	Read about Chek Lap Kok at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Chek Lap Kok and learn about Chek Lap Kok here! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		"Red Perch Cape") is an island in the western waters of Hong Kong.
		The airport is therefore popularly referred to as Chek Lap Kok Airport.
		The original farming and fishing villages on the island were relocated to 赤鱲角村 (literally Chek Lap Kok Village) on Lantau.
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Chek_Lap_Kok (152 words)

	HKDF - An Alternative Concept Plan for Lantau (draft: 5 July 2005)
		Lantau is the largest of Hong Kong's islands, and for the most part is relatively undeveloped (the main exceptions being Tung Chung and the airport on the north coast, and Discovery Bay and Hong Kong Disneyland on the east coast).
		Lantau is among the loveliest islands in China, and is, "Hong Kong's biggest and most beautiful island" (Henry Tang, Financial Secretary).
		The Sokos have potential as an ecotourism destination, with coral communities, as well as regenerating woodland and old farmland, and small beaches.
	www.hkdf.org /newsarticles.asp?show=newsarticles&newsarticle=169 (3726 words)

	Kowloon - Indopedia, the Indological knowledgebase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		nine dragons) refers to the urban area made up of Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon, bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait in the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Stonecutter's Island in the west, Tate's Cairn and Lion Rock in the north, and Victoria Harbour in the south.
		It, together with Hong Kong Island, contains 47% of Hong Kong's total population.
		Kowloon is located north of Hong Kong Island and south of the mainland part of the New Territories.
	www.indopedia.org /Kowloon.html (462 words)

	Nga Ying Chau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		When the small harbour was reclaimed for the development of new town, the island became part of Tsing Yi Island.
		The island once had oil storage depot of CRC Oil which relocated to another side of Tsing Yi Island owning to proximity to residential area.
		The former island is now a small hill on the northeast point of Tsing Yi Island, and Villa Esplanada, a private housing estate, stands on the hills.
	en.efactory.pl /Nga_Ying_Chau (132 words)

	SKYLINE Technologies -- News Update ( 13 December 2004 )
		While environmental groups are celebrating the decision by property developers not to demolish the Hung Hom Peninsula, the struggle for Lantau Island continues.
		In a detailed reply to the gov-ernment's draft ``concept plan'' for the SAR's largest island, the Green Lantau Association said it doubts the government's commitment to ``balancing'' conservation and development.
		According to the South West New Territories development strategy review released in 2001, the Soko Islands were to be a marine park, but this was omitted in the Lantau concept plan, the association said.
	www.skyline-technologies.com /news/1204/131204.htm (1605 words)

	endangered animals - reports
		This population is usually found to the north of Lantau Island and occasionally to the southwest, near the Soko Islands, and the southeast, near Peng Chau.
		They are usually seen around the rocky, reef seabed island areas, mentioned above, where their prey occurs.
		The reason for this is because the project of the Chek Lap Kok New Airport in Lantau Island.
	www.tesan.vuurwerk.nl /reports/bcelc/dolphin.htm (727 words)

	Soko Islands - Wikpedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Soko Islands is a group of islands in Hong Kong.
		It consists of Tai A Chau, Siu A Chau and several other nearby islands, in the southwestermost waters of the territory.
		This Hong Kong location article is a stub.
	www.bostoncoop.net /~tpryor/wiki/index.php?title=Soko_Islands (56 words)

	EPD - Landfill Extension Study Vol 2
		Soko Islands Landfill - Outline Landscape / Visual Mitigation Measures
		East Tung Lung Chau Island Landfill - Landscape Context
		East Tung Lung Chau Island Landfill - Photomontages
	www.epd.gov.hk /epd/english/environmentinhk/eia_planning/sea/landfill_extension_vol_2.html (860 words)

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