Hong Kong - Practical information

The country in numbers
Country's full name
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Area in Km2
1,104
Population
7,053,189 population
Capital
Hong Kong
Religion
43% Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism; 11% Catholic; 42% atheist; 4% Muslim
Government
Special administrative region
Language
Official language
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Languages spoken
None
Time
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+8
Currency
Currency
Hong Kong dollar
Dangers and annoyances
Dangers and annoyances
Possible criminality risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed - capital punishment
Theft & Scams
Low
Credit cards
Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa
Tips
Leave a tip
Advised
Internet and telephony
Calling code
+852
Internet availability
High
Electricity
V
220
Hz
50