population - nearly 7 million
average density - 6500 person per sq km
most dense - Kwun Tong 53000 persons per sq km
Cemetry space much sought as cremation burials encouraged now.
average earning - 11000 HK$ per month
subway system - MTR - very easy to navigate, costing approx. £1.50 to travel for 30min journey from airport to centre.
very clean. fines of 2000 HK$ for eating or drinking on subway
5000 HK$ for smoking in non designated area.
Many residents wearing face masks.
Driving appears to be very territorial although no evidence of road rage.
very much a dog eat dog attitude and even buses have to fight and claim their piece of the road. (no allowing the buses to pull out)
Tourism is a top priority to the financial stability of the area.
employs nearly 200,000 people
10.5 million visitors in first half of 2010
Feng Shui is very influential in design of buildings and generally the people's way of life.
lucky number is 8
indicates wealth
Jacky Chan's personalised number plate 'JC 1' is worth 16 million HK$ !!!
stay tuned for more fun
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