Thursday, August 19, 2010

The Geography. The Climate.


 As the 179th most inhabited region in the world, Hong Kong is a particularly hilly and mountainous. As a matter of fact, only 25% of the entire territory has been developed and 40% belong to parks and nature reserves. Surrounded by the South China Sea, Hong Kong is made up of numerous areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and also over 200 islands. Though mainly a green environment, Hong Kong is known for its urbanization. Examples could be its skyscrapers and also its ability to adapt along with the world.
In Hong Kong, the weather depends heavily on the season of year. Like many Asian territories, the summers in Hong Kong are very humid and hot. Also, there are thunderstorms and typhoons during this time of year. Winters tend to be somewhat cold through strong winds carrying form the sea. Falls and Springs are usually dry.

Sources: Wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong-Kong

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Whose Hong Kong?

No, Hong Kong is not a person. Hong Kong is landmark region in China that is known by many as the "Golden Egg" for it was known as a place to easily become wealthy. Though still part of China, Hong Kong governs itself independently and economically. With a population of 7 million and with only 426 square miles, it is particularly small. Hong Kong has become an economic powerhouse through its "Low Taxation, free market, and minimal government intervention" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong) Hong Kong has now become a tourist attraction with superb shopping, great eats, and numerous leisure activities. I hope in these next few weeks to captivate minds and create pictures of this magical region through words and imagination.