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Hong Kong lies in southeast Asia and consists of 236 islands. It has no capital and consists of approximately 7 million inhabitants. Since 1997, it is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It is enclosed on three sides by the South Chinese Sea and the northern part bordering China Sheung Shui. Hong Kong is divided into four regions: Hong Kong Island, the economic centre, the New Territories, with many rural areas, Kowloon Peninsula (9 dragons), and the Outlying Islands. The largest island is Lantau island, including the new international airport, Discovery Bay and Hong Kong Disneyland. Most islands are rocks from the sea stabbing. The highest point of Hong Kong lies on the mainland: Mount Tai Mo Shan (960 meters), followed by two mountains of 900 meters to know Sunset Peak and Lantau Peak, located on Lantau. Hong Kong Island is hilly with the highest point Mount Victoria (550 meters). Because the soil rotachtige there are few rivers in Hong Kong. From 1699 claimed the British trade with China. In 1821 China was forced to borrow Hong Kong to the British East India Company. Hong Kong until 1997 a British crown colony remained. In 1984 a treaty was concluded on the restitution. Hong Kong since 1997 officially Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and thus the next 50 years a Special Administrative Region of China, the principle one country, two systems, it aimed at its own legislation. Places are the parks (Wetland Park and Ocean Park), Tian Tan Buddha, the largest sitting Buddha in the open air, many museums, several beaches (Repulse Bay), Hong Kong Chek Lap Cook International Airport, the many markets (Ladies market , Jade market and Temple Street Night Market), the 2.2 kilometre long Tsing Ma Brdige, the temples, Hong Kong Disneyland and much more.

A guide book is a book for tourists or travelers that provides details about a geographic location, tourist destination, or itinerary. It is the written equivalent of a tour guide. It will usually include details, such as phone numbers, addresses, prices, and reviews of hotels and other lodgings, restaurants, and activities. Maps of varying detail are often included. Sometimes historical and cultural information is also provided. Different guide books may focus on different aspects of travel, from adventure travel to relaxation, or be aimed at travellers with larger or smaller travel budgets. Guidebooks can have factual problems, information may be out of date (especially for regions undergoing rapid development), the author may have a hidden agenda (for example free meals or rooms in exchange for inclusion in the book or a favorable review -- compare tout). Guide books are generally intended to be used in conjunction with actual travel, although simply enjoying a guide book with no intention of visiting may be referred to as "armchair tourism".

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