Hong Kong, China

Geography: Hong Kong is located in eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China. Hong Kong covers Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories, including 262 outlying islands. Between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula lies Victoria Harbor, one of the world's most renowned deep-water harbors.

Currency:  HK Dollar (HKD)

National Symbols: Orchid Tree Flower

National Anthem: "Yiyonggjun Jinxingqu"

Language: Chinese (Cantonese)

Area Comparison: Hong Kong is six times the size of Washington, DC

Distance from Pittsburgh: 12,891 km or 8,010 miles

Terrain: Hong Kong is hilly to mountainous with steep slopes but lowlands in north

Highest Point: Tai Mo Shan - 958 m

Weather You Should Expect: Hong Kong’s climate is a subtropical monsoon. Which means it is cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall.

What You Must See: Mongkok (also written as Mong Kok) is busy day and night. After all, it's the city's largest shopping district and is a favorite place for locals to hang out. Jardine House is an unique skyscraper, built between 1971 and 1973 that was once the tallest building in Asia. It is best known for its unusual round windows. Go to The Peak, which is the highest point on the island, where you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of Hong Kong. Then there is the magnificent Man Mo Temple which is among the oldest and most well-known temples in the territory. Statue Square is a popular gathering place in the Central district, and is surrounded by some of the most magnificent buildings in Hong Kong. And much much more….

Historical Fact: Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Following British rule from 1842 to 1997, China assumed sovereignty under the 'one country, two systems' principle. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's constitutional document, the Basic Law, ensures that the current political situation will remain in effect for 50 years.

Science Fact: Hong Kong is composed of more than 200 islands

Interesting Fact: Hong Kong has more Rolls Royce’s per person than any other city in the world.

Fun Fact: Did you ever see the pictures with all the neon signs and crowds of locals and tourists? Chances are that those pictures may have been taken in Mongkok, considered to be among the most densely populated areas on the planet!

Other Facts: Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world. Classified as buildings with more than 14 floors, Hong Kong has around 8000, almost double that of New York its nearest rival.

Everything You Need to Know About the Flag:

The flag is red with a stylized, white, five-petal Bauhinia flower in the center. Each petal contains a small, red, five-pointed star in its middle. The red color is the same as that on the Chinese flag and represents the motherland. The fragrant Bauhinia - developed in Hong Kong the late 19th century - has come to symbolize the region. The five stars echo those on the flag of China.