Hong Kong Stats
Location: Special Administrative Region, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Population: 6,843,000 (SAR).
Ethnic mix: 95% Chinese, 2% Filipino, 0.6% Indonesian, 0.5% American, 0.5% Canadian, 0.4% Thai, 0.3% British, 0.3% Indian, 0.3% Australian.
Religion: 90% Buddhist/Taoist, 8% Christian, 1% Muslim, 1% other.
Time zone: GMT + 8 (GMT + 7 summer).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are common, but round three-pin and two-pin plugs are also in use; adapters available at shops and supermarkets.
Average January temp: 17°C (63°F).
Average July temp: 29°C (84°F).
Annual rainfall: 2214mm (88.5 inches).
Cost of Living
One-litre bottle of mineral water: HK$4
33cl bottle of beer: HK$8
Financial Times newspaper: HK$20
36-exposure colour film: HK$20
City-centre bus ticket: HK$5.60
Three-course meal with wine/beer: HK$150-200
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