Hong Kong
Population 6 943 600 in city and 7 357 430 in metro Area 1 053.00 km² (406.57 mi²) Altitude 50 m (164 ft)		Find a building : Districts and Zones See buildings listed by geographic location in Hong Kong. Buildings in Hong Kong Get information and see photos on structures and buildings in Hong Kong. Companies in Hong Kong See what companies and persons are located in Hong Kong. Images in Hong Kong View pictures of this city’s buildings, sights, and the skyline.

About

Hong Kong A former British colony, taken by the British empire in the 19th century and handed back to China in 1997. Now a Special Administrative Region in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong (the name means Fragrant Harbour) is a major seaport, financial center and the business hub of Asia.

The tiny portion of flat land available for construction (estimated to be around 200 sq. kms.) has led to a concentrated high-rise environment and very high population density. More than 85% of the population growth in Hong Kong Metro (1991-2001) has been within the bo>100118.

Home for many business tycoons and giant companies as well as poor illegal immigrants, Hong Kong is a city of opportunities, extremities, and busy streetlife.