Hong Kong is a region of China made up of a small group of islands and mountains.

It is only 1,092 square kilometres but it has an interesting history that is different to the rest of China. It has its own culture, economy, geography, climate, politics, history and environment. The 2008 population was 7,018,636. There are 6,736 persons per square km. Hong Kong has a varied culture with many different traditions. A popular activity they have in Hong Kong is the dragon boat festival where they build huge boats in the shape of dragons. 50 people paddle the boats up the harbour and race other dragon boats. Another cultural activity is Chinese New Year. In Hong Kong everyone dresses up in dragon suits and other costumes. At night they fire hundreds of fireworks and brighten the night sky with pretty explosions.

(Dragon boats racing) Some of the sports they have are horse racing in a place called the happy valley. There is also swimming, football and cricket. There is a wide range of religions in Hong Kong but 50% of people in Hong Kong are nonreligious. Buddhism is followed by 21.2% of people. Taoism is 14.1% Protestant is 6.7% Catholicism is at 4.9% And Islam is 3.1%

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non religious Buddhism Taoism Protestant Catholicism Islam

Hong Kongs main harbour is Victoria Harbor named after a Queen of England. This happened when the British took over. The British wanted to expand their trading opportunities
along Chinas coast and became interested in Hong Kong in the early 19th century. They also wanted a location for their Navy. Hong Kong was returned to Chinese control in 1999.

English and Chinese are Hong Kong's two official languages. One of the most common dialects is Cantonese. Lots of people in business usually speak English. Most hotels have staff who speak other languages such as German, French and Japanese.

One of the biggest businesses in Hong Kong is fishing. They sell lots of fish overseas and in Asia. Tourism is another important industry. A much visited attraction is a cable car ride through the mountains called the Nong Ping 360. The ride takes you over the sea, into the mountains and ends up on top of a mountain where there is a monastery and a traditional village. There is also a huge statue of Buddha.

Hong Kong has a tropical climate with distinct seasons. The only predictable weather events that could have a significant impact are typhoons. Typhoon season begins in May and ends in November. When a typhoon is approaching, warnings are broadcast on television and radio. There are various degrees of warning signals issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, but when the number 8 signal is in place, most businesses and shops close down and flights may be cancelled. There is a separate warning system for heavy rain.

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Population Religion Hong Kong is 50% of only 1,092 people in square km. Hong Kong are nonThe 2008 religious. population Buddhism was 21.2% of 7,018,636. people. There are Taoism is 6,736 14.1% persons per Protestant is square km. 6.7% Catholicism is at 4.9% And Islam is 3.1%

History The main harbour is Victoria Harbor named after the queen of England. This happened when the British took over. The British wanted to expand their trading opportunities along Chinas coast and became interested in Hong Kong in the early 19th century. They also wanted a location for their Navy. Hong Kong was returned to Chinese control in 1999.

Culture Hong Kong has a varied culture with many different traditions. A popular activity is dragon boat festival where they race other dragon boats. For Chinese New Year everyone dresses up in dragon suits and other costumes. At night they fire hundreds of fireworks and brighten the night sky with pretty explosions

Language English and Chinese are Hong Kong's two official languages. Lots of people in business usually speak English. One of the most common dialects is Cantonese.

Australia

Total population in 2008 was 21, 431, 781 Australia's total population density at

Non-religious people make up 22.3% of Australians. Catholics make up 25.3% and all other

Victoria is the name of a state in Australia a country which was also taken over by the

Australia has many different cultures including Aboriginal and English, European

80% of Australians speaks English. The other 20% speak a variety of other

June 2008 was 2.8 people per square kilometre. Among the states and territories, the Australian Capital Territory had the highest population density at 147 people per square kilometre and the Northern Territory had the lowest population density at just 0.2 people per square kilometre.

Christians are 30%. There are 2.5% Buddhists and 2.2% Islamic people. There are 1.3% Hindu and 0.5% Jewish people.

British. The British came to Australia in 1770. Aboriginal people were in Australia before that for at least 40,000 years. As well the British many Europeans and Asians have also come to Australia.

and Asian cultures. Some popular activities are going to the beach, BBQs and sports

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