Which harbour lies between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula?
AnswerVictoria Harbour
This deep natural harbour made Hong Kong a major trading port, and ferries have crossed it for well over a century.
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Hong Kong facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Hong Kong, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the official currency of Hong Kong?
AnswerHong Kong dollar
Hong Kong issues its own currency, separate from the renminbi used in mainland China.
Going deeper
In what year was Hong Kong handed over from British to Chinese sovereignty?
Answer1997
The handover took place on 1 July 1997, ending more than 150 years of British rule.
Which peak, reached by a historic funicular tram, offers a famous view over Hong Kong?
AnswerVictoria Peak
The Peak Tram has carried passengers up the steep slope to this lookout since 1888.
What is Hong Kong's highest mountain?
AnswerTai Mo Shan
Rising about 957 m in the New Territories, it is often wrapped in mist, and its name means 'big hat mountain'.
Expert level
Which 1842 treaty ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain?
AnswerTreaty of Nanking
The treaty was signed at the end of the First Opium War between Britain and Qing China.
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge crosses which body of water?
AnswerPearl River Estuary
The long sea crossing, with bridges and an undersea tunnel, links Hong Kong with Zhuhai and Macau.
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