Hong Kong
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Hong Kong language
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, belongs to Asia, and does not have a defined capital (as does, for example, the other special administrative region, Macao). It has a population of 7.5 million inhabitants (102º) and an area of 1,108 km 2 (168º). Its human development index is very high (7th) and its official currency is the Hong Kong dollar. And what language is spoken in Hong Kong? What language do they speak in Hong Kong? Hong Kong has two official languages: Chinese (no dialect specified) and English. The government’s policy is to have a civil service…
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Hong Kong traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in Hong Kong? We review the customs and traditions of Hong Kong. Gastronomy Food in daily life There is a wide variety of ethnic foods, including Italian, Japanese, French, and American. However, most people eat Cantonese-style Chinese food. Soups are especially important in most meals. A typical Cantonese food is dim sum, also known as yam chah, which are small snacks cooked in bamboo steamers. This meal is served seven days a week, and family members and friends often gather for tea on the weekend. Residents prefer to buy live seafood and freshly cut…
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