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Hong Kong - 23 Fascinating Facts, Language, Climate, and Religion

Hong Kong consists of the island of Hong Kong (32 sq mi / 83.5 sq km), Stonecutters’ Islands, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories on the adjoining mainland. Hong Kong is an island. Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1841. Stonecutters’ Island and Kowloon were annexed by 1860, as well as those in the New Territories, which are mostly agricultural land were acquired from China from 1898 to last for 99 years. On July 1st, 1997, Hong Kong was returned to China. This vibrant capitalist enclave maintains its status as a”free” port and has its laws remaining in place for the next 50 years. The initial chief executive Tung Chee-Hwa, devised a schedule of policy based on the idea of? One country, two systems? Which is a way to ensure Hong Kong’s independence in the economy.

The Climate of Hong Kong

Hong Kong lies at the northernmost point of the zone that is tropical. However, its monsoon (wet-dry) seasonal variations are easily discernible, with humid and hot summers and cold, dry winters. The climate is mostly controlled by atmospheric pressure systems that cover the great Asian landmass as well as the ocean’s surface. This is why relatively dry monsoon winds are blown from the northeast during winter due to the melting of landmasses as well as the formation of a massive thermal anticyclone in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Wet, warm southeasterly winds are formed in summer as it is the time that the North Pacific Ocean heats up slower through solar radiation, and it transforms into a high-pressure zone.

Languages

Chinese, along with English, can be considered official both in China and English. Chinese and English, specifically Cantonese in its version spoken, is the most commonly spoken language that is widely spoken. Ethnic minorities speak different dialects and languages. In addition to Cantonese, common dialects like Teochew, Hakka, and Tanka are spoken in separate communities belonging to people from Guangdong as well as Hong Kong Chinese. People from other regions of China are likely to also use their dialects of their own, as well as, in a similar way, non-Chinese may use their own languages within their own. The usage of Mandarin Chinese has risen as Hong Kong has reintegrated with China.

Religion

A majority of Hong Kong’s inhabitants is not religious person. People who do have various beliefs. In the case of the Chinese, the adherents of Buddhism and Daoism are far more numerous than other groups. A large percentage also believe in Confucianists. The many Buddhist as well as Daoist monasteries and temples, some of them dating back centuries, have a significant role in the everyday life of the Chinese. While every temple is typically committed to one or two gods, it is not uncommon to see images of several other gods and goddesses. In a trading and fishing harbour, one of the more important gods is those associated with the ocean and weather, like Dian Hau, god of the heavens and the protector of seafarers. Temples revere her in nearly every fishing port.

23 Fascinating Facts

1	Hong Kong is well-known for its towering multistory building. Did you know that 40% of the area comprises parks for nature and country reserves? The green trails are one of the most popular weekend activities.
2	You may have heard that meaning of Hong Kong in Chinese is "fragrant harbour". What is Kowloon? Each time you say"Kowloon," you are saying "Kowloon", you're referring to "nine dragons". Folklore says that the young emperor knew the region's eight hills and decided to name the land "eight dragons". Then, a servant informed the emperor that he was a dragon. This resulted in nine. Kow is pronounced as "gau" or even "nine" in Cantonese, as well as Loon, which is similar to "lung" or dragon.
3	The longest covered escalator in the world may be found in Hong Kong. It has a Mid-Level Escalator that runs for almost a half-mile.
4	Hong Kong's famous Star Ferry started running in 1880. The service between Victoria Harbour to Tsim Sha Tsui was as long as one hour. With the city's reclamation efforts, the same trip now is just 10 minutes.
5	Hong Kong has won two Olympic gold medals. When Lee Lai-Shan won a windsurfing event in 1996, it was the first time. During the most recent Tokyo Olympics, fencer Cheung Ka Long won a gold medal for his work. Siobhan Haughey won two silver medals in Toyko, making this HK's most successful Olympic Games.
6	People in Hong Kong have a strong entrepreneurial spirit as well as a strong desire to make money. Hong Kong placed eighth on the worldwide list of billionaires in 2020, with 96 persons estimated to have fortunes of at least $1 billion.
7	Hong Kong Island is the centre of attention, but there are 263 islands in Hong Kong. It is possible to go by ferry to some places like Lantau or Cheung Chau, or Lamma, but not all of them can be reached and aren't used by anyone.
8	Chinese culture is blended perfectly with Western culture ideas in Hong Kong due to 150 years of British colonial rule. Feng-shui practices are widely practised along with other religious concepts, such as the belief that numbers 3, 5, and 8 are thought to be lucky and bring luck.
9	Hong Kong has a population of 7.5 million. At the same time, Hong Kong is about six times as big as Washington DC in the US, three and a half times larger than Malta, and about two-thirds of Mauritius's dimensions.
10	The average IQ for the entire population of Hong Kong is 105.7. Statistics from the national level also show that 66.66 percent of the students score high in national and major examinations.
11	Tourism has been an integral aspect of Hong Kong's economy since it transitioned to a service sector model in the 1990s. Since then, Hong Kong has received an increasing number of tourist arrivals from within the country.
12	The city is known for producing some of the finest Kung Fu movies and actors such as Jacky Chan as well as Bruce Lee.
13	It has been awarded the distinction of "The Most Excellent Business City in the World" for four years. This award is organised and presented in the form of Business Traveler Asia Pacific Magazine.
14	The Hong Kong Sevens, an annual rugby event that takes place in March every year, is the biggest rugby tournament around the globe. There are more than 28 teams from around the globe taking on the prize of $150,000.
15	The region is home to the world's largest fleet of double-deck tramcars that take more than the 230 000 people who use them daily.
16	The Tsing Ma Bridge is a stunning piece of art and is regarded as one of the most prestigious landmarks in the area. The longest rail and road suspension bridge in the world.
17	Hong Kong's system of government guarantees the students with no cost education from the age of 12 to 12.
18	The region was ranked as fourth on the world's billionaire's list in 2016. The reason for this was the fact that there were 64 residents with fortunes that exceeded 1 billion dollars.
19	Certain islands in some Hong Kong regions are inaccessible and not habitable.
20	Be on the lookout for the Chinese rhythmic drums that announce the arrival of the Chinese Lion. Acrobatic dances of lions are a crucial aspect of Chinese New Year, for important ceremonies, as well as business openings.
21	A majority of Hong Kong's Chinese population is fluent in Cantonese. It is a language with nine tones as well as the system for Romanisation known as Jyutping.
22	The 20 football fields at Hong Kong International Airport are the same size as the airport.
23	The bronze Big Buddha is a famous Hong Kong landmark at Lantau Island. It is among the largest Buddhas in the world, with a height of 34 metres in height.