hong kong

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HONG KONG

• Pearl of the Orient
• Zach McAloon

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Food

• The basic food is rice and is often prepared with
  fish, pork, chicken, and vegetables.
• Chopsticks are used with most meals.
• When you eat, it is good manners to hold the rice
  bowl close to your mouth.

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Population and Climate

• Hong Kong has an estimated population of 5.78
  million people in an area about half the size of
  Rhode Island.
• The area is mostly mountainous and has a tropical
  climate with seasonal monsoons.

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Language and Religion

• There are two different languages in Hong Kong.
• Chinese and English
• The Cantonese dialect is also frequently used.
• There is a large diversity if philosophical and
  religious beliefs.
• Examples include Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism,
  and Christianity.