Hong Kong 🇭🇰 is a fascinating country located in Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, it is home to roughly 7.5 million people and covers an area of about 1,104 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Hong Kong — its capital City of Victoria, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Hong Kong on the map
Hong Kong lies in Eastern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,104 square kilometres, it ranks 188th in the world by total area.
Hong Kong has a coastline as well as land borders with China — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
City of Victoria serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Hong Kong has to offer.
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Population and languages of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is home to approximately 7.5 million residents — the 104th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Hong Kongers.
Hong Kong is multilingual: the languages spoken include Chinese and English. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Hong Kong rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Hong Kong
The official currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Hong Kong is +852. Websites from the country typically use the .hk internet domain.
If Hong Kong came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (City of Victoria) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Hong Kong shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Hong Kong
- Hong Kong's flag emoji is 🇭🇰 — its two-letter country code is HK and its three-letter code is HKG.
- Hong Kong covers 1,104 km², ranking 188th in the world by area.
- With about 7.5 million people, Hong Kong holds the 104th spot in the world population ranking.
- Hong Kong is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Hong Kong shares borders with 1 country.
Hong Kong — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Hong Kong?
- The capital of Hong Kong is City of Victoria.
- What is the population of Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong has a population of approximately 7,524,100 people, ranking 104th in the world.
- Where is Hong Kong located?
- Hong Kong is located in Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Hong Kong?
- The languages spoken in Hong Kong include Chinese and English.
- What currency is used in Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD).
