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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.

People eat long noodles on their birthday so they may have a long life.
During the Chinese New Year festivities, children are given “Lai see” (lucky money).
Work weeks are Monday through Saturday.