Hong Kong

Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a highly autonomous territory of the People's Republic of China, facing Guangdong to the north and the South China Sea to the east, west and south. Hong Kong is a global metropolis and international financial centre with a highly developed capitalist economy. After the First Opium War in 1842, Hong Kong became a Crown colony of the United Kingdom , reclassified as a British dependent territory in 1983 until its sovereignty was transferred to the People's Republic of China in 1997. Renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour, its identity as a cosmopolitan centre where east meets west is reflected in its cuisine, cinema, music and traditions. The city's population is 95% Han ethnicity and 5% other. With a population of 7 million people and a land area of 1,054 km2 (407 sq mi), Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Under the "one country, two systems" policy and according to Basic Law, it has a high degree of autonomy in all areas except foreign affairs and defence, which are the responsibility of the PRC Government. Hong Kong maintains its owncurrency, legal system,political system, immigration control,rule of the road and other aspects that concern its way of life, many of which are distinct from mainland China. ( source Wikipedia )