Hong Kong
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Capital
Hong Kong
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Local time
13:25
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Population
7.41 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+852
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Currency
$ HKD (dollar)
Hong Kong
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Capital
Hong Kong
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Local time
13:25
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Population
7.41 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+852
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Currency
$ HKD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 3 578
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Petrol price
€ 2.06 pl
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Precipitation
591mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
2 755 km2
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Protected Area
42%
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Agricultural area
4%
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Annual air passengers
43.45 m
Population
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Languages
Cantonese
English
Putonghua
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Murders
0 per 100k
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Diabetes
8%
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Tuberculosis
71 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
textiles, clothing, tourism, banking, shipping, electronics, plastics, toys, watches
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Agriculture
fresh vegetables, poultry, pork, fish
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Natural Resources
deepwater harbor, feldspar
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Energy Import
98%
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Natural Resources
deepwater harbor, feldspar
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Renewable Energy
1%
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CO2 Emissions
46 223kt
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Ease of Business
5 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
50
What not to do when visiting Hong Kong
Hong Kong Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting - westerners Chinese handshake is rather light. Chinese often lower the eyes as a sign of respect.
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Hong Kong Don't forget to leave a bit of food on plate to indicate you are finished eating.
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Hong Kong Don't forget to offer handshake when meeting, but no other affectionate touching, including pats on the back.
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South-Eastern Asia Don't lose the temper and cause "loss of face". The concept of "saving face" is extremely important in East Asian social relationships.
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Hong Kong Don't be surprised if you are asked personal questions - it’s common.
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Hong Kong Don't get hit with unexpected charges - when dining, your server may bring you tea, snacks and condiments without ordering them and then charge for them. Always check before accepting these.
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Hong Kong Don't spit in public.
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South-Eastern Asia Don't provide your passport as collateral when hiring vehicles - better use cash as deposit.
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Hong Kong Don't eat nor drink in any public transport - it's banned.
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Hong Kong Don't jump or interrupt others when they are speaking - silence is also a form of communication. Don’t be surprised Chinese remain silent for a minute during the discussions.
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Hong Kong Don't forget the "QTS" signs stand for Quality Tourism Services and it's given by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
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Hong Kong Don't necessary bring Chinese currency (Yuan) - Hong Kong use its own currency (HK Dollar).
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South-Eastern Asia Don't be too affectionate in public - kissing, cuddling and similar behaviour are frowned upon if in public, especially amongst older locals.
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Hong Kong Don't smoke in restaurants, bars, malls, karaoke venues, enclosed public spaces nor transport - it's also banned at most beaches.
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Hong Kong Don't accept second servings at the first time - always refuse one or two times to show you’re not greedy or gluttonous.
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We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
South-Eastern Asia Don't pull the motorbike in the middle of the road when trying to turn right as you might be hit from behind or from the front by others. Most of the traffic accidents are caused by this as it's common vehicles are overtaking within each of the sides in parallel and stopping in the middle can cause you big troubles.
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Hong Kong Don't be surprised to be extra charged for plastic bag when shopping.
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Hong Kong Don't get surprised by the various price of seafood - it's usually charged by weight, however different places use various systems to weight the food.
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Hong Kong Don't expect travelling to mainland China is always smooth and easy - better expect some delays at the border.
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South-Eastern Asia Don't point at people or things with your feet - it's considered very rude as the feet are considered as the most inferior parts of the human body.
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Hong Kong Don’t give anything of quantity four and don’t give odd numbers - many are considered as unlucky.
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Hong Kong Don’t necessarily expect gifts to be opened immediately when received.
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South-Eastern Asia Don't show disrespect to Buddha or its images - large or small, ruined or not, it's regarded as a sacred object.
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Hong Kong Don't forget about the entry requirements - check the visa requirements before your travel.
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Hong Kong Don’t bring dogs and cats into Hong Kong without permission.
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Hong Kong Don’t give clocks, handkerchiefs or straw sandals - they are associated with funerals and death.
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Hong Kong Don’t wrap gifts in white, blue or black paper. Gold and red are lucky colours, great for wrapping.
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South-Eastern Asia Don't try to outrun the rainstorm on your moped.
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We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
South-Eastern Asia Don't touch a monk. Treat monks with the highest respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch or be touched by a woman, or to accept anything from the hand of woman.
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