Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China in the southeast of the country, a former British colony. This dynamic and densely populated city is a major seaport and global financial center, silhouetted by numerous skyscrapers. Central Hong Kong is famous for its office buildings, including the Bank of China Tower, designed by architect Bei Yuming. Shoppers can order a suit from a tailor or visit the Temple Street Night Market.
Hong Kong became a district of China in 1997. Prior to that, since 1842 it was a colony of Great Britain. According to the agreement between the two countries, Hong Kong receives broad autonomy until 2047.
Hong Kong is a country "growing up". The number of skyscrapers here is close to 8000 (New York about 1300). In the region, buildings below 30 floors have not been erected for a long time. High-rise buildings house not only business offices, but also kindergartens, schools, hospitals and even churches.
Despite the seemingly random construction, Hong Kong is a metropolis built in strict accordance with the principles of feng shui, which determines its uniqueness.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated territories in the world, with about 7,200,000 people living in an area of 1,104 km². 95% of the population are ethnic Chinese, the rest are Indians, Indonesians, Vietnamese, Pakistanis, Filipinos and others.
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