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Interesting Facts about Hong Kong

Trivia, oddities, and curious tidbits about Hong Kong.

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7 curious facts about Hong Kong.

  • The emblem for the reunification of Hong Kong with China is Sousa Chinensis (the Chinese White Dolphin) which in fact is pink.
  • Hong Kong is very hilly and there are outdoor escalators in the Central district of the Island.
  • Hong Kong, the name means fragrant harbor, was founded by British Naval officers in the 17th century as a western trading post for tea.
  • Hong Kong is densely-populated. Its overall density: 6,420 people per sq km.
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