Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong)

Is a semi-independent political entity in the continent of Asia.

Its center lies at a latitude of 22.25 and longitude of 114.16667.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region also goes by the names, Chon'nk Kon'nk, Colony of Hong Kong, Gon-Kong, Gongkong, Gonkong, Hong Cong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R. Ciny, Hong Kong S.A.R. Kitajske, Hong Kong S.A.R. Číny, Hong Kong S.A.R., China, Hong Kong S.A.R., Cina,

The prodominant languages spoken are en-HK (English) zh-Hant (Chinese) zh-Hant-HK (Chinese) zh-HK (Chinese) and its currency is the Dollar (HKD), currently exchanging at 1 Hong Kong Dollar = 0.08153 British Pound Sterling 1 Hong Kong Dollar = 0.12903 US Dollar .

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region currently has a population of 6898700 (estimate).

Regions within Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Largest Cities within Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Hong Kong (SAR of China)

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 13:40:00 GMT

Travel Summary

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. For further information see Terrorism Abroad

You should take sensible precautions against pick pocketing and other street crime.

In 2011, 515,553 British tourists visited Hong Kong (Source: The Hong Kong Tourism Board). Most visits are trouble free.. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.

The typhoon season in Hong Kong normally runs from April to October. See Natural Disasters.

We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.