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Time Zone: UK+7 (summer); UK+8 (winter).

International Airports: Hong Kong.

Telephone Code: 852

Population: 7 million

Area: 422 sq miles. 1,092 sq kilometres.

Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English.

Climate: Subtropical, with distinct seasons. Spring (average temperature 60°F with high humidity) is Mar?May and jackets may be needed; summer is hot (averaging 82°F) and sticky with chances of rain and typhoons; autumn (Sep?Dec) is the most pleasant time to visit, with temperatures averaging 73°F, lower humidity and usually clear skies. Winter (Dec?Feb) is colder (55?62°F).

Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD 1 = 100 cents).

Notes: HKD: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000.

Coins: HKD: 1, 2, 5, 10. Cents: 10, 20, 50.

Electricity: 200/220V AC 50Hz.

Hotel Classification: There is no official hotel classification system in Hong Kong. Arbitrary categories of £ up to £££££ are given here based on rack rates, facilities and perceived quality which equate to the commonly used 1- to 5-star system.

UK Tourist Office: Hong Kong Tourism Board

6 Grafton Street, London W1S 4EQ

Tel: 020 7533 7100

E-mail: lonwwo@hktourismboard.com

Websites: www.discoverhongkong.com

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