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Hong Kong External Web sitesadministrative region, China Chinese (Pinyin) Xianggang or (Wade-Giles) Hsiang-Kang

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong

This topic is discussed at the following external Web sites.

The Official Site of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
CIA - The World Factbook - Hong Kong
South China Morning Post
Newspaper in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong WWW Virtual Library
Hong Kong International Airport
Airport and travel information. Provides maps, photos, and materials on terminal services and transportation to and from the airport. Also available in Chinese.
Flag of Hong Kong
Images of the current and former flags of the former British colony and special administrative region of China.
Hong Kong: Between Two Worlds
Information on this South East Asian commercial city. Discusses the Chinese connection, its history under colonial reign, and its importance in the present scenario. Also analyses the city's political and cultural future under its new regime.
Lonely Planet - Hong Kong
Travel guide to this country. Includes a history, and information on its economy and culture, popular destinations, and events. Also contains a bibliography and maps.
Hong Kong Post
Comprehensive resource on this national postal service department of Hong Kong. Provides information on the services, logistics, and postage rates. Also features an online stamp exhibition.
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Constitutional Affairs Bureau
INM Asia Guides - Hong Kong
U.S. Department of State - Consular Information Sheet - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China)
Consular information sheet on this region located on the southern coast of China. Covers entry requirements, medical facilities, transportation services, safety and security issues, and customs regulations.
Hong Kong: Travel Information
Travel guide to this special administrative region of China. Provides information on attractions, entertainment, shopping, transportation, and cuisine. Includes general tips for travelers.
LoveHKFilm.com
Comprehensive resource on Hong Kong cinema. Provides extensive, cross-referenced filmographies, biographies of selected personalities, and reviews of over 1,000 movies, including films from Japan, Korea, mainland China, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore.
The Standard: China’s Business Newspaper
The Government of the Hongk Kong SAR - Census and Statistics Department
How Stuff Works - Geography - Geography of Hong Kong

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