1. Hong Kong “Pearl of the Orient”

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

3. Language and Religion u The two official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. The Cantonese dialect is also frequently used. u There is a large diversity of philosophical and religious beliefs, including Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Christianity.