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Geography of Hong Kong |
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Hong Kong is located just south of the Tropic of Cancer. Surounding the country's southern coast is the south China sea. The country consists of a peninsular protruding from China nd hundreads of islands scattered off the coast. Hong Kong is small-sized covering an area of 1,095 square kilometers. However, currently there are several reclamation projects that are expanding the area of the country. The Geography of Hong Kong is based on a volcanic terra firma with its landscapes dominated by hills and mountains. A crest lining from the northeast to southwest forms the backbone of Hong Kong.
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The highest peak of Hong Kong is Ta Mo Shan, located in central New Territories at 957 meters above the sea level and the lowest is Lo Chau Mun at 66 meters. Victoria peak or 'The Peak' is only 552 meters but has a spectacular view of Victoria harbour. In total there is a total of 234 outlying islands in the country. The island of hong Kong is most famous among them and is most densely populated. The Geography of Hong Kong is wholly depended on these islands. The country has an irregular, curvaceous coastline that affords the territory with many bays, rivers and beaches. Despite the territory's extensive ocean setting, envirinmental awarness if growing in Hong Kong.
The country has a subtropical climate and for nearly half of the year it tend to be temperate. The region is cloudy in January and February, meeting with the occasional cold fronts. The country is most likely to be affected by tropical cyclones from July to September although they are not unusual any time. The literal meaning of "Hong Kong" is "fragrant harbour" and is derived from the area around present-day Aberdeen on Hong Kong island. This is an area where fragrant wood products and fragrant incense were once traded.
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