Hong Kong

Flag Description Red with a stylized, white, five-petal bauhinia flower in the center. Currency Hong kong dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Eastern asia, bordering the south china sea and china. Climate Tropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall. Terrain Hilly to mountainous with steep slopes; lowlands in north. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at South China Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Tai Mo Shan 958 m.

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Hong Kong

This is a map of Hong Kong. The map illustrates the location of Hong Kong and its proximity to Tuen Mun, Kowloon, Aberdeen, and the South China Sea.

Other countries on this map include: China

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