Hong Kong
Tuesday, 21 Nov 2006 14:26
Hong Kong is one of the world's leading centres for shopping, boasting enormous malls to suit shoppers on every budget. The dramatic contemporary buildings light up the night sky, while a variety of beaches give tourists space to relax.
Capital – Victoria
Major resorts – Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Lamma, and Cheung Chau
Time Zone – GMT +8
Languages – Cantonese (primary), Chinese and English
To learn the basics of Cantonese visit
www.cantonese.ca
Hong Kong currency - Hong Kong uses Hong Kong Dollars.
Approximate exchange rate:1HKD is worth around seven pence.
For up-to-date exchange rates see:
www.xe.com/ucc.