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Hong Kong (Xianggang) is located on the southeastern coast of the South China Sea and includes Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, as well as about 250 small islands.

 

The largest is Lantau Island, and Hong Kong Island is considered the most densely populated. Most of the territory on which Hong Kong is located remains undeveloped due to the abundance of mountains and hills with steep slopes.

 

The city center is located mainly on the Kowloon Peninsula and the northern shore of Hong Kong Island. Several settlements are also scattered across the New Territories. The rest of the country's territory is covered with greenery, slightly less than half of which are nature reserves and recreation areas.

 

Hong Kong has a common border with the People's Republic of China (PRC).

 

The country's total area (including all the islands) is 1,104 square kilometers.

 

The territories that comprise Hong Kong joined China at the end of the 3rd millennium BC. The first settlements appeared on the island only in the 11th century AD, and the first mentions of Hong Kong appear only in the 17th century. Hong Kong's location near the Dongjiang River made it a convenient port for merchant ships worldwide. In 1550, the Portuguese founded a colony in neighboring Macau and traded Chinese goods. Guangzhou (Canton), located on the Dongjiang River, became accessible to traders from other countries in 1685.

 

During the First Opium War, which lasted from 1840 to 1842, a British stronghold was established in Hong Kong. After the war ended in 1842, according to the Treaty of Nanking, Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula became British possessions. After the Second Opium War, which lasted from 1856 to 1860, England annexed some nearby islands and a small part of the Kowloon Peninsula to Hong Kong. 1898, Britain received a 99-year lease on the entire Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories.

 

On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong finally returned to China and became a special administrative region of the PRC while retaining its executive, judicial, and legislative powers.

 

Modern Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the ten largest world trading powers and financial centers, making the country's standard of living one of the highest in Asia. In addition, Hong Kong is a fairly large port.

 

Despite the almost complete lack of natural resources, Hong Kong has achieved fairly high economic development due to its advantageous geographical location, developed legislative base, and perfect infrastructure.

 

Modern Hong Kong attracts the attention of numerous tourists from all over the world. This unusual state strikes both with the beauty of virtually untouched nature and the abundance of skyscrapers, endless streams of people, cars, and numerous neon signs.

 

The city is a true paradise for lovers of nightlife and shopping. Local shops of famous world brands have surprisingly low prices, and countless clubs, bars, restaurants, and discos are open 24/7.

 

Connoisseurs of cultural recreation will not be disappointed either. After all, they will have a unique opportunity not only to visit numerous museums in Hong Kong and see the world's largest Buddha statue but also to visit ancient temples and settlements, where traditions are especially meticulously treated.

 

However, Hong Kong's main attraction remains the seething life concentrated on the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island. In Hong Kong, ultra-modern skyscrapers create a most surprising contrast with colonial architecture.

 

Hong Kong (Xianggang) is an amazing city built on contrasts. Both history buffs and entertainment lovers will feel equally comfortable here.

 

However, the first thing that catches your eye upon arrival in Hong Kong is its incredible cleanliness, which, unfortunately, no other world capital can boast of. Looking at the photos of Xianggang is enough to make you want to come here.

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