HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (HKSAR)
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Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region
(HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China on July 1, 1997, after a century and a half of British rule. Under Hong Kong’s constitutional document, the Basic Law, the existing economic, legal and social systems will be maintained for 50 years. The HKSAR enjoys a high degree of autonomy except in defence and foreign affairs.
Chinese and English are the official languages.English is widely used within the Government and also by the legal, professional and business sectors.
The Peak Tram became the first cable funicular in Asia in 1888 and remains one of the steepest and oldest cable railroads in the world. An average of over 11,000 people ride the Peak Tram every day or more than 4 million annually.
It has the most skyscrapers in the world, with 8,000 buildings having more than 14 floors, almost double that of New York.
Dancing is serious business especially among Hong Kong's rich ladies who are willing to pay for the best teachers in order to rule the city's glitzy charity ball circuit. It was reported in 2006 that one such individual paid HKD62 million for salsa dance lessons.
Hong Kong people have a life besides working. They really enjoy eating, especially at times of celebration, though delicious food is an important topic throughout the whole year. Notable festivals in Hong Kong are the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Chinese New Year. Eating is important in both China and Hong Kong. People love spending time and money on eating.
(HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China on July 1, 1997, after a century and a half of British rule. Under Hong Kong’s constitutional document, the Basic Law, the existing economic, legal and social systems will be maintained for 50 years. The HKSAR enjoys a high degree of autonomy except in defence and foreign affairs.
Chinese and English are the official languages.English is widely used within the Government and also by the legal, professional and business sectors.
The Peak Tram became the first cable funicular in Asia in 1888 and remains one of the steepest and oldest cable railroads in the world. An average of over 11,000 people ride the Peak Tram every day or more than 4 million annually.
It has the most skyscrapers in the world, with 8,000 buildings having more than 14 floors, almost double that of New York.
Dancing is serious business especially among Hong Kong's rich ladies who are willing to pay for the best teachers in order to rule the city's glitzy charity ball circuit. It was reported in 2006 that one such individual paid HKD62 million for salsa dance lessons.
Hong Kong people have a life besides working. They really enjoy eating, especially at times of celebration, though delicious food is an important topic throughout the whole year. Notable festivals in Hong Kong are the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Chinese New Year. Eating is important in both China and Hong Kong. People love spending time and money on eating.