Location: Hong Kong and its 260 territorial islands and peninsulas are located in the South China Sea, at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta. The geography of Hong Kong primarily consists of three main territories: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories. The geography of Hong Kong is varied and is home to various physical geographical features.
Weather: Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September can be hot and humid. About 80% of Hong Kong's rainfall occurs between May and September, with August usually the wettest month.
Time: GMT +8 hours
Language: English and Cantonese. English is widely spoken, particularly in places frequented by visitors.
Area: land area of 1,054 km2 (407sq.m).
Population: (2008 est.) 7,018,636 (growth rate: 0.5%)
Religion: There is a large variety of religious groups in Hong Kong, including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50HZ. Most hotel bathrooms also have outlets for 100 volts, but otherwise you will need a transformer for any appliance or electrical equipment. The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged UK-type plug.
Telephone code: + 852
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (Rate October 2009 - £1.00 = HK$ 12.30)
Passport/visa requirements: Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods of seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. Passport must have a minimum validity of six months to enter Hong Kong.
Flight time: Between 12 and 13 hours
Tipping: Most restaurants will levy a 10% service charge but waiters will expect to be given some loose change. Restaurants that don't add a service charge will expect a 10% tip. However, tipping is left to your discretion. Bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers are happy to accept loose change.
Public holidays: Visit the Hong Kong Government Website at www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/holiday/
Internet Access: Free Gov WiFi service is available in Hong Kong International Airport and government premises including some public libraries. Terminals with free Internet access are also available at many coffee shops, large shopping malls, major MTR stations and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's Business InfoCentre. Most hotels have Broadband Internet access.

For more information contact: Hong Kong Tourism Board, 6 Grafton street, London W1S 4EQ, UK Tel: 020-7533 7136, Fax: 020-7533 7111, Website: www.discoverhongkong.com Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it