Hongkong

Country

Hong Kong is governed under the principle of "one country, two systems", under which China has agreed to give the region a high degree of autonomy and to preserve its economic and social systems for 50 years from the date of the handover.Is Hong Kong part of China?

Yes, Hong Kong and China are one country. However, in practice and for all practical purposes they remain separate, meaning making a China Visa application in Hong Kong is easy if not simple.

Hong Kong and China have separate currencies, the Yuan for China and the Hong Kong Dollar, these are only usable in their respective territories. Most importantly, entry into Hong Kong doesn't win you entry into China.

Business Economy

As one of the world's leading international financial centres, Hong Kong's service-oriented economy is characterized by its low taxation, almost free port trade and well established international financial market.Electronic finance trading is evolutionarily impacting the financial market of Hong Kong. ... Its economy is governed under positive non-interventionism, and is highly dependent on international trade and finance.

Natural Resources

Despite its small size, Hong Kong has a relatively large number of mineral occurrences. Some mineral deposits have been exploited commercially. Metalliferous mineral occurrences are grouped into four broad categories: tin-tungsten-molybdenummineralisation, copper-lead-zinc mineralisation, iron mineralisation and placer deposits of tin and gold. Mesozoic igneous activity is largely responsible for this diversity of mineral deposits and the mineral concentrations have been variably enhanced by hydrothermal activity associated with faulting. Concentrations of non-metalliferous minerals that have been commercially exploited include kaolin clay,feldspar, quartz, beryl and graphite.

Higher Education

Higher Education in Hong Kong means any education higher than secondary education, including professional, technical, and academic. It is the highest level of education in Hong Kong, regulated under the Hong Kong Law. Education is Hong Kong’s most important long-term social investment. ¾ Resources allocated to education have continued to rise significantly despite overall budget constraints. ¾ Hong Kong has all along been pursuing to establish closer links with the educational systems in other parts of the world as a means to sustain its further development as an international city.

Tourism

the former British colony is a major tourism destination for China's increasingly affluent mainland population. It's an important hub inEast Asia with global connections to many of the world's cities. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims itself to be Asia's World City.

Kowloon might be loud, crazy and disarmingly brash – but the pulsing heart of Hong Kong is full of delights for younger travellers. Just a leisurely stroll through the bright lights of Nathan Road will have them gawking like star struck Canto-pop fans.

Climate Weather

Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate, but is cooled in winter by sea breezes. Summer (June to September) is long, humid and hot with temperatures often exceeding 32°C (90°F) and with night time temperatures that do not drop below 25°C (77°F). Typhoons usually occur between June and September and can bring a halt to local business activities for a day or less Winters are generally very mild, with daytime temperatures of 18-22°C (64–72°F) but with nights dipping into 10°C (50°F) and below sometimes, especially in the countryside.

Required clothing

Hong Kong is just north of the tropics, therefore although you never have to worry about snow or winter weather it can be cool and rainy in the winter. Make sure you bring a jacket. In fact you should be prepared for fog and wet year round here although you won't find much cool after winter.