Geography
Hong Kong is in Eastern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 22.267, 114.188; it has China.
Neighboring countries: China
Asia
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a country in Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- City of Victoria
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Population
- 7.5 million
- Area
- 1,104 km²
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
- Official language
- English, Chinese
- Calling code
- +852
- Internet TLD
- .hk
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
Hong Kong map preview: 22.27, 114.19
People and Culture
Hong Kong uses English, Chinese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Hong Kong varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Hong Kong is recorded with the official name Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- City of Victoria
- Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: City of Victoria
- Time zone data: UTC+08:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Hong Kong is grouped under Asia.
- Hong Kong has a listed area of 1,104 km².
- Hong Kong is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Hong Kong
What is the capital of Hong Kong?
The capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria.
What continent is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong is in Asia.
What currency does Hong Kong use?
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar.
What language is spoken in Hong Kong?
English, Chinese is listed for Hong Kong in this database.