Meet Hong Kong
Hong Kong is situated on China's south coast and is enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. It is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbor. With a land mass of 426 square miles and a population of 7 million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Hong Kong's population is 95% ethnic Chinese and 5% from other groups. Under the principle of "one country, two systems," Hong Kong runs on economic and political systems different from those of mainland China.
Traditional Food
Dim Sum
Dim Sum is the Cantonese term for a type of traditional Chinese dish that involves small individual portions of food, usually served in a small steamer basket. It is usually linked with the older tradition of "yum cha" (tea tasting), which has its roots in travelers on the ancient Silk Road who required food and a place to rest. Dim Sum was then a snack for the travellers but, today, it has become a staple of Chinese cuisine.
Country Info
Capital:
Victoria
Population:
7,003,700
Student Snapshot
Since the mid- 1990s karaoke singing has been the most popular form of entertainment for young people in Hong Kong. They usually go out for K-lunch or K-buffet during the school holidays. Going to the movies is also a popular activity among the young people, as most cinemas give discounts to students for matinees. In Hong Kong, many cinemas are located in large shopping malls. After enjoying a movie, they will go shopping together or spend time in the food court.
Meet our 2011-12 exchange students
Fun Facts
- In Hong Kong, people eat long noodles on their birthday, so they will be blessed with a long life.
- Two wedding ceremonies are observed by people who get married in Hong Kong: the first is the official signing of the register and the second is the banquet.
- The meaning of the words ‘Hong Kong’ is ‘Fragrant Harbor.’
- Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world.
- Over 90% of daily travellers in Hong Kong use public transportation.
- The University of Hong Kong was ranked 24th on the 2009 THES - QS World University Rankings, making it 1st in Asia.