Some Hong Kong Facts
Hong Kong is the fourth most densely-populated territory in the world.
There are 235 islands in the territory of Hong Kong.
Ethnic Chinese make up 93.6% of the population of Hong Kong.
There are over 250,000 domestic helpers in Hong Kong.
3.1% of the population speak English as a first language.
34.9% speak English as a second language.
Hong Kong women are the longest living demographic group in the world.
Hong Kong people have an average IQ of 108 compared to 100 for the UK, and 98 for the US.
Hong Kong Island was first occupied by the British on 20 January, 1841.
The Star Ferry started operating in 1888. It carries 70,000 passengers a day.
The first MTR line ran from Shek Kip Mei to Kwun Tung. It opened on 1 October, 1979.
The MTR includes 218km of track and 152 stations.
The Octopus card was launched in October 1997. There are over 20 million cards in circulation.
The Cross-Harbour Tunnel is 1.8km long and was opened in 1972.
Mountains and hills in Hong Kong
Rank / Name (Shan=mountain) / Height(m) / Country park / Location /1 / Tai Mo Shan / 957 / Tai Mo Shan Country Park / CentreNew Territories
2 / Lantau Peak / 934 / Lantau South Country Park / CentreLantau Island
3 / Sunset Peak / 869 / Lantau South Country Park / SouthernLantau Island
4 / Sze Fong Shan / 785 / Tai Mo Shan Country Park / CentreNew Territories
5 / Wo Yang Shan / 771 / Tai Mo Shan Country Park / CentreNew Territories
High buildings in Hong Kong
Rank / Name / Heightm / Floors / Year /
1 / International Commerce Centre / 484 / 118 / 2010
2 / Two International Finance Centre / 416 / 88 / 2003
3 / Central Plaza / 374 / 78 / 1992
4 / Bank of China Tower / 367 / 70 / 1990
5 / The Center / 346 / 73 / 1998
6 / Nina Tower / 319 / 80 / 2007
7 / One Island East / 298 / 69 / 2008
8 / Cheung Kong Center / 283 / 63 / 1999
Universities in Hong Kong
Institution / Founded /The University of Hong Kong(HKU) / 1911
The Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK) / 1963
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST) / 1991
Hong Kong Baptist University(HKBU) / 1956
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(PolyU) / 1972
City University of Hong Kong(CityU) / 1984
Some possible questions
Hong Kong is the fourth most densely-populated territory in the world.
Where does Hong Kong rank in the world in terms of population density?
There are 235 islands in the territory of Hong Kong.
How many islands are there in the territory of Hong Kong?
Ethnic Chinese make up 93.6% of the population of Hong Kong.
What is the percentage of ethnic Chinese in Hong Kong?
There are over 250,000 domestic helpers in Hong Kong.
How many domestic helpers are there in Hong Kong?
Which group of workers in Hong Kong numbers 250,000?
3.1% of the population speak English as a first language.
What percentage of the Hong Kong population speak English as a first language (to the nearest one per cent)?
Which language do 3.1% of the Hong Kong population speak as a first language?
34.9% speak English as a second language.
What percentage of the Hong Kong population speak English as a second language (to the nearest ten per cent)?
Which language do 34.9% of the Hong Kong population speak as a second language?
Hong Kong women are the longest living demographic group in the world.
Which group of people in Hong Kong are the longest-lived/living in the world?
In what way are Hong Kong women world-beaters?
Hong Kong people have an average IQ of 108 compared to 100 for the UK, and 98 for the US.
What is the average IQ of people in Hong Kong?
How do Hong Kong people compare to the British and the Americans in terms of IQ?
Hong Kong Island was first occupied by the British on 20 January, 1841.
On what date was Hong Kong Island first occupied by the British?
What significant event in the history of Hong Kong took place on 20 January, 1841?
The Star Ferry started operating in 1888. It carries 70,000 passengers a day.
In which year did the Star Ferry start operating?
Which well-known Hong Kong transport service began operating in 1888?
How many passengers a day does the Star Ferry carry?
Which well-known Hong Kong transport service carries 70,000 passengers a day?
The first MTR line ran from Shek Kip Mei to Kwun Tung. It opened on 1 October, 1979.
Between which two stations did the first MTR line run?
When did the first MTR line open?
What significant event in the history of transport in Hong Kong took place on 1 October, 1979?
The MTR includes 218km of track and 152 stations
What is the total length of track operated by the MTR?
How many stations are there on the MTR system?
What significance do the figures 218 and 152 have in relation to the MTR?
The Octopus card was launched in October, 1997. There are over 20 million cards in circulation.
When was the Octopus card launched?
Which popular electronic payment system was launched in October, 1997?
Approximately how many Octopus cards are there in circulation?
Of which popular electronic card are there over 20 million in circulation?
The Cross-Harbour Tunnel is 1.8km long and was opened in 1972.
When was the Cross-Harbour Tunnel opened?
What important improvement to the Hong Kong transport system was made in 1972?
How long is the Cross-Harbour Tunnel (to the nearest half kilometre)?
Which important toll road is 1.8km long and was opened in 1972?
Rankings
What is the highest / second-highest / third-highest etc. mountain in Hong Kong?