Fun facts about Hong Kong

1. Hong Kong is among the richest cities in the world.
2. Three quarters of the city's landmass is rural including parks, woodlands, reservoirs, hills and a beautiful coastline
3. The name Hong Kong is a Cantonese phrase that translates to fragrance harbor.
4. Hong Kong is the home city to the founder of fiber optic communications: Professor Charles Kao.
5. The city has the highest number of skyscrapers in the world. More than 7000 buildings have over 14 levels.
6. The British government managed to colonize Hong Kong in 1841 during the Opium War.
7. The region has the highest average intelligence quotient in the world at 107.
8. Has the largest fleet of ferries in the world transporting people and goods to Macau and various Chinese cities.
9. Hong Kong is made up of more than 200 islands
10. The city is famous for producing some of the best Kung Fu movies and actors including Jacky Chan and Bruce Lee.
11. It has won the title of The Best Business City in the World
12. The Hong Kong Sevens which is a rugby tournament is the cities largest sporting event
13. The city operates the largest fleet of double-deck tramcars which carry over 230, 000 passengers daily.
14. The Hong Kong International Airport is among the top ten busiest in the world.
15. Hong Kong was under British rule from 1842 to 1997. Today it is a special administration region in China.
16. Hong Kong locals believe that eating noodles on your birthday is a sure way to boost long life and blessings.
17. Hong Kong governance system guarantees free education for students up to 12 years.
18. Some islands that make up the Hong Kong region are completely uninhabitable and unreachable.
19. Dim sum which are a popular snack for many people across the world originated from this region.
20. Hong Kong is commonly hit by typhoons between the months of March to November.
21. Hong Kong has more Rolls Royce per person than any other region in the globe.
22. Acrobatic lion dances are a popular way of commemorating festivals or auspicious occasions in the region.
23. Hong Kong International Airport is the size of 20 football fields combined.
24. One of the world's largest seated Buddha statues is the bronze big Buddha situated in Lantau Island of Hong Kong.
25. The Pearl of Orient is a famous symphony of light formation in the night skyline that occurs on a daily basis.
26. The Peak Circle Walk in Hong Kong is regarded among the world's most scenic walks.