Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

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Brief History of Hong Kong

• Occupied by the United Kingdom in 1841
• Hong Kong remained a British Colony until 1997,
  then it was returned to China.
• When China occupied Hong Kong, they promised that
  Chinas socialist economic system would not be
  practiced in Hong Kong, so Hong Kong now operates
  a capitalist form of government.
• As part of China, Hong Kong is now an economic
  and cultural bridge between the capitalist west
  and the communist east.

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Hong Kong Geography

• Location Eastern Asia, bordering the South
  China Sea and China
• Area total size is 1,092 square km
• Area-Comparative Six times the size of
  Washington, DC
• Climate tropical monsoon cool and humid in
  winter, hot and rainy in spring and summer, warm
  and sunny in the fall

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Hong Kong Geography

• Terrain hilly to mountainous with steep slopes
  lowlands in the north
• Natural Resources outstanding deepwater harbor
• Natural Hazards occasional typhoons
• Environment air and water pollution from rapid
  urbanization

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Hong Kong Population

• Population 7,116,302 as of July 2000
• Ethnic Groups Chinese 95, Other 5
• Religion no official religion, however 90
  participate in a mixture of local religions, and
  10 are Christian.
• Official Languages Chinese and English

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Exchange Rate / Currency

• 1.00 USD 7.79889 HKD
• United States Dollar Hong Kong Dollar
  
• The Hong Kong dollar is weakened to the U.S.
  dollar.

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Exports, Imports, Trade Balance

• Exports from U.S. to Hong Kong are 13,520,500
• Imports from Hong Kong to the U.S. are 8,851,100
• Hong Kong has a trade balance deficit of
  4,669,400 with the U.S. (U.S. has a trade
  surplus with Hong Kong).
• Hong Kong has a free market economy that is
  highly dependent on International trade.

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Advice for Traveling

• Entry A passport is required, however a visa is
  not required for tourist visits by U.S. citizens
  of up to 90 days.
• Safety Security There have been no recent
  terrorist incidents in Hong Kong low crime rate.
• Traffic Safety In Hong Kong, traffic moves on
  the left. During the daytime, traffic congests
  Hong Kongs urban areas. About 90 of
  population, depends on public transportation
  (taxis, buses, railway)
• A Hong Kong drivers license may be issued
  without a test to people who hold a valid U.S.
  drivers license.

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Communication Etiquette in Hong Kong

• The handshake is very common. A slight bow will
  also show a sign of respect.
• The Chinese tend to converse very closely
  together (not much personal space).
• Use titles with names.
• Appointment are recommended, and punctuality is
  expected.
• Use only black and white materials for
  presentations because in Hong Kong colors are
  very significant.
• Patience is important. Business decisions are
  not made quickly.

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Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong

• Victoria Peak, overlooking the west of Hong Kong
  Island, is the highest peak on this island. It is
  the most enduring tourist attraction in Hong
  Kong.

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Tourists Attractions in Hong Kong

• Ocean Park, lying between Aberdeen and Repulse
  Bay, is the largest leisure paradise in Southeast
  Asia, and one of the largest marine parks in the
  world.

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References

• http//photius.com/wfb2000/countries/hong_kong/
• http//www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c5820.
  html2003
• http//travel.state.gov/hongkong.html
• www.cyborlink.com/besite/hong_kong.htm
• www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hongkong