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	Hong Kong dollar - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Currency in Hong Kong is issued by the Government and three local banks under the supervision of the territory's de facto central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
		A further aim of allowing the Hong Kong Dollar to trade in a range is to avoid the HK dollar being used as a proxy for speculative bets on a Yuan (Renminbi) revaluation.
		The basic unit of the Hong Kong dollar is dollar (圓 for a formal form; 蚊 in spoken Cantonese, perhaps a transliteration of the first syllable of "money", but some suggest that the character is the corruption of 緡; also 元 for a less formal form).
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/HK$ (1883 words)

	Geography of Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hong Kong Island is located in the South China Sea at the mouth of the Pearl River.
		The landscape of Hong Kong is fairly hilly to mountainous with steep slopes.
		Hong Kong is 60 km to the east of Macau on the opposite side of the Pearl River estuary.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_Hong_Kong (715 words)

	Hong Kong - Geography
		Deep waters surround Hong Kong, and with its wide harbors protected by mountains in the north and south, the region is favorable as a passing point for ships.
		Hong Kong stands on volcanic terra firma, with its landscape dominated by hills and mountains.
		Three percent of Hong Kong's total land area is agriculturally cultivated and this is mostly at the New Territories large alluvial plains.
	www.marimari.com /content/hong_kong/general_info/geography/main.html (884 words)

	History of Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Hong Kong's history during Three Kingdoms Southern and Northern Dynasties is less known owing to the of records and archaeological findings.
		Subsequently Hong Kong was ceded to Britain 1842 under the Treaty of Nanking at which point in time the became a Crown Colony.
		The development of Hong Kong was disturbed the Japanese rule during World War II The British Canadians Indians and the Hong Volunteer Defense Forces resisited the Japanese invasion by Sakai Takashi since December 8 1941 the day after the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
	www.freeglossary.com /History_of_Hong_Kong (2758 words)

	ipedia.com: Hong Kong Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Right of abode issue sparked debates in 1999, while the controversy over Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23 was the focus of politics in Hong Kong between 2002-2003, and the focus of controversies have shifted to the issue of universal suffrage towards the end of 2003 and in 2004.
		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 of southern China.
		Hong Kong is by population the fourth largest metropolitan area of the PRC (see List of cities in China).
	www.ipedia.com /hong_kong.html (1363 words)

	Hong Kong Overview - Travel Information and China Tour Guide
		With Hong Kong's extensive ferry service, as well as its underwater tunnel connecting the two regions, it makes little difference where visitors stay, because the other side is only minutes away.
		Hong Kong is situated on the southeastern coast of China and spreads out over about 424 square miles, including more than 260 outlying islands.
		Hong Kong has a multicultural population with Chinese, Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Hindus, each with their own set of beliefs and philosophy.
	www.yourrooms.com /hongkong_hotels/overviews.htm (1167 words)

	Asia Society: Publications - Hong Kong: The Challenges of Change
		The Hong Kong SAR administration as well as the central government are fully aware of the fact that without free and fair elections in Hong Kong as promised, both the local and the international community will remain skeptical that the people of Hong Kong have accepted the new system.
		As Hong Kong journalists were invited to be part of the press corps accompanying the premier's tour, mainland officials may have expected them to behave like their mainland counterparts, hence the angry outburst.
		Hong Kong's first constitution, the Charter of the Colony of Hong Kong (1843), created the Legislative Council as an advisory board to the governor, who was empowered, with the advice of the council, to enact all laws and ordinances of the colony.
	www.asiasociety.org /publications/update_hongkong_challenges.html (17479 words)

	Hong Kong - Uncyclopedia
		Hong Kong, or Hong Kong SAR, so called as it is overrun by SARS is a dystopian world in which Geroge Orwell's novel nineteen-eighty-four is the ultimate reality.
		Hong Kong's strategic location also brings Hongkongers the joy of puffing smoke discharged from the chimneys of a developing country 24-7, and occasional surprises of mutated viruses due to ruthless deforestation in nearby provinces and the mainlanders' peculiar habit of using wild animals as gourmand ingredients.
		Hong Kong's traditional phrases are so popular that they are spreaded all over the globe and used in a lot of places.
	uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Hong_Kong (2379 words)

	Hong Kong's Geography
		The subtropical climate of Hong Kong with its four distinct seasons is best visited when its relatively dry and cool which is from October to December.
		Hong Kong's summers have average temperatures of 82 degrees F (28 C) and are extremely hot and humid.
		Kowloon is less than 4 square miles (11 sq km) but in its Mong Kok district (as well as on Hong Kong Island), the population density is one of the highest on Earth at 116,400 per square km.
	www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/hong-kong/hk_geography.htm (374 words)

	World InfoZone - Hong Kong Information - Page 1
		Hong Kong is an island at the mouth of the Pearl River, on the south eastern coast of China and just south of the Tropic of Cancer.
		Hong Kong territory consists of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula on the mainland opposite Hong Kong Island, the New Territories (365 square miles of the mainland) and the Outlying Islands.
		Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
	www.worldinfozone.com /country.php?country=HongKong (741 words)

	Hong Kong Information,Hong Kong Travel Information,Tourist Information on Hongkong
		Hong Kong, a favorite and most popular travel destination in Asia, where the exotic East fuses with the contemporary west as a dynamic contemporary city.
		Victoria Harbor is Hong Kong's cents of gravity, with most of the urban areas lining the northern or southern shores.
		Hong Kong's cuisine is world famous for its exotic fusion of Eastern and Western flavors along with a wide variety of culinary delights.
	hong-kong.tourism-asia.net /hong-kong-information.html (645 words)

	Hong Kong: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		Hong Kong consists of the island of Hong Kong (32 sq mi; 83 sq km), Stonecutters' Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories on the adjoining mainland.
		The island of Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1841.
		Hong Kong: Economy - Economy Hong Kong is a free port, a bustling trade center, and a shipping and banking...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108114.html (368 words)

	Hong Kong General Information, Climate, Geography, people and Culture
		Hong Kong is prominent as a place for corporate bases in Asia.
		At first glance, charismatic Hong Kong is all steel and glass skyscrapers and modern urban amenities, but there are signs that Hong Kong still is, in essence, Chinese.
		In addition to excellent public transportation, healthcare and education systems, Hong Kong is proud to be one of the safest places in the world.
	www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /general-info/index.htm (408 words)

	Hong Kong - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		It is bound by the Guangdong province of China to the north and the South China Sea to the south.
		Hong Kong Island has a sharply indented coastline consisting of rugged ridges of granite that are intersected by water which separates the mainland from the island.
		Beijing demanded that it required their approval while Hong Kong and British officials insisted that it did not, however, after one month of negotiations a solution was agreed and China gave its approval.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/hongkong.htm (804 words)

	Homepage of Alex Birner -> Travelling/Slide-Show -> Hong Kong -> Map/Geography/Climate
		Hong Kong has an area of 1084 sq km and lies south-east of China.
		Hong Kong is divided into four main areas - Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands.
		Hong Kong history of the last two hundred years is very interesting.
	www.alex4ever.de /hongkong/ehkarte.htm (302 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.
		Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/hong_kong.htm (862 words)

	Hong Kong - Profile
		Hong Kong has been further integrating its economy with China because China's growing openness to the world economy has increased competitive pressure on Hong Kong's service industries, and Hong Kong's re-export business from China is a major driver of growth.
		GDP growth averaged a strong 5% in 1989-1997, but Hong Kong suffered two recessions in the past 6 years because of the Asian financial crisis in 1998 and the global downturn of 2001-2002.
		The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak also battered Hong Kong's economy, but a boom in tourism from the mainland because of China's easing of travel restrictions, a return of consumer confidence, and a solid rise in exports resulted in the resumption of strong growth in late 2003.
	www.aneki.com /profiles/hk.html (1178 words)

	IGU
		The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Geography
		University of Hong Kong, Department of Geography and Geology
		Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
	www.igu-net.org /uk/igubase/hong_kong.html (28 words)

	Hong Kong Geography Online - Welcome
		Geography can be referred as “earth studies”, concerning all topics related to the earth.
		Furthermore, subjects which are related to Geography are geosciences (including geophysics, geochemistry and biogeography), geomorphology, topography, geology, environmental science, environmental management, environmental planning, geoarchaeology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), transport planning, ecology etc. This web site has been open since August 2003.
		The content of this site is only available in English, intending to provide Hong Kong as a geographical case study on basic topics, which are mainly on Human Geography.
	www.geocities.com /hksar_geography (200 words)

	Asia's Global Influence - Geography lesson plan (grades 6-8) - DiscoverySchool.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Explain that Hong Kong is not an independent country, but a territory.
		Two points: Students participated in class discussions; showed a satisfactory understanding of the geography of Hong Kong; named some sites and modes of transportation from the program; and created an adequate travel brochure that included at least one image and some details about each site.
		Profiles should include information about the country's economy, geography, government, education, and a timeline beginning in 1948 when the Korea was divided.
	school.discovery.com /lessonplans/programs/asiainfluence (1178 words)

	AllRefer.com - Hong Kong, China (Chinese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Hong Kong[hong kong] Pronunciation Key, Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (1997 est.
		The capital, officially named Victoria but commonly called Hong Kong, is on the northwest shore of Hong Kong island.
		More articles from AllRefer Reference on Hong Kong
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/HongKong.html (199 words)

	Hong Kong Hotels - Site Map
		Hong Kong Museums and Galleries, Parks and Gardens, Islands and Attractions
		Hong Kong Restaurants, Food and Dining, where to eat, what to eat by location!
		Hong Kong Restaurants, Food and Dining, where to eat, what to eat!
	www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /sitemap.html (263 words)

	The Geography of Hong Kong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Climate: tropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall Average temperature: 23 degree C
		Average annual precipitation: 2,214 mm See also: Climate of Hong Kong Terrain: hilly to mountainous with steep slopes; lowlands in north
		Irrigated land: 20 km² (1997 est.) Natural hazards: occasional typhoons Environment - current issues: air and water pollution from rapid urbanization See also: Ecology of Hong Kong Geography - note: 235 islands including Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, Peng Chau and Tsing Yi.
	www.chineseculture.info /geography/hongkong.htm (226 words)

	Hong Kong facts from ALS International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In this agreement, China has promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's socialist economic system will not be practiced in Hong Kong and that Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs for the next 50 years.
		Per capita GDP compares with the level in the four big countries of Western Europe.
		Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) including elements of the PLA Ground Forces, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force; these forces are under the direct leadership of the Central Military Commission in Beijing and under administrative control of the adjacent Guangzhou Military Region
	www.alsintl.com /countries/H/hong.kong.html (992 words)

	CyberSleuthKids: Hong Kong
		Pictures of banknotes from Hong Kong along with country specific info.
		Department of Justice website have the legal system and laws of Hong Kong.
		History, leisure, travel and diversions in Hong kong.
	cybersleuth-kids.com /sleuth/Geography/Asia/Hong_Kong/index.htm (156 words)

	GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Map of Hong Kong
		GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Map of Hong Kong
		Geography - People - Government - Economy - Communications - Transportation - Military - Current Time - Ranking Positions - Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Rates
		For comments and feedback, write to us at info@GeographyIQ.com.
	www.geographyiq.com /countries/hk/Hong_Kong_map_flag_geography.htm (225 words)

	Hong Kong Factbook
		For more information on various countries select from the links to the right, or use the search box.
		chief of mission: Consul General James B. consulate(s) general: 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong
		Hong Kong garrison is funded by China; figures are NA Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
	www.geography-site.co.uk /pages/countries/atlas/hongkong.html (1220 words)

	License Plates of Hong Kong (China) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Home > Asia > China > Hong Kong
		Home > Europe > Entities Associated with the United Kingdom > Hong Kong
		Hong Kong was a colony of Great Britain until 1997.
	www.worldlicenseplates.com /world/AS_HONG.html (41 words)

	DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
		Our students' success in conquering Mount Kyizi in Tibet
		Conference on "Changing Geography in a Diversified World"
		Copyright © 2006 Department of Geography, HKBU all rights reserved.
	geog.hkbu.edu.hk (43 words)

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