Hong Kong, China

• Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China
• Population: 7.07 million 
• 1.4 million people less than New York City
• Lies on the Pearl River Delta on the South China Sea
• One of the most densely populated cities in the world
• "Asia's World City"
• 1842: Hong Kong becomes a British colony following the First Opium War
• 1997: The United Kingdom returns control of Hong Kong to China
• This late addition to China's communist system has led to a more democratic and less authoritarian political system and a laissez-faire economic system in Hong Kong.
• One of the most important financial cities in the world (Behind New York City and London)
• While Hong Kong has the longest life expectancy in the world, smog and air pollution do pose threats to health.
• The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the 7th largest in the world 
• Often characterized as "East meets West"
• Languages
• Cantonese
• English
• Religion: Most residents are atheists or agnostics
• Climate
• Hong Kong has a subtropical climate.
• The average temperature during the summer months is around 83 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the winters are very cool. The average temperature from December to February is 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Tourist Attractions
• Victoria Peak
• Temple Street Night Market
• Ferry to the various islands