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Country Specific Information: Hong Kong SAR

June 26, 2011 Comments off

Country Specific Information: Hong Kong SAR
Source: U.S. Department of State

June 24, 2011

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) since July 1, 1997, has a high degree of autonomy, except in the areas of defense and foreign policy, and retains its own currency, laws, and border controls. It is composed of three geographic areas: the New Territories, Kowloon Peninsula, and Hong Kong Island. Hong Kong SAR is cosmopolitan and highly developed. Tourist facilities and services are widely available. The Hong Kong SAR Government website provides  Hong Kong Fact Sheetson a comprehensive range of subjects. Read the Department of State’s Background Notes on Hong Kong for additional information.

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