What attracts people to this bustling city? One reason would be its unique dichotomy of small town intimacy and convenience engulfed in the sophistication, variety and infrastructure of a large city. It is very cosmopolitan and yet maintains its historical traditions and rich culture. Geographically tiny, Hong Kong allows you to explore its streets and towns, filled with traditional Chinese retailers and cuisines of all ethnicities, in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a modern city. Hong Kong's population is centered within 8% of the area accommodating most residential and business facilities within high rises. The remaining areas are uninhabited islands, mountains and preserved country parks making up 40% of the land use. However in the suburban areas, luxurious low-rise residential facilities and homes are also available.

Hong Kong boasts of the best transportation system, excellent medical services, low crime rate, excellent International schools, exciting recreational activities, and a wide array of international cuisine in its thousands of restaurants, with lively night life and spectacular shopping!

PEOPLE
Of roughly 7 million of Hong Kong’s population, Chinese makes up 94%. Hong Kong is a blend of many different races and nationalities, among them the domestic helpers from Philippines (136,000), Thailand (60,000), Indonesia (26,200), India and Sri-Lanka making up the single largest foreign population by occupation. There are also Americans at 35,000, Canadians 28,000, and the British at about 27,000. Then there are Australians, Japanese, New Zealanders, Malays, and Pakistanis. Some Chinese hold passports from Canada, Britain, Australia or the U.S. making it difficult　to distinguish the actual size of the population by nationality. Different communities, while blending and complimenting one another are also uniquely grouped by their respective cultures and nationalities. Social organizations and clubs in which to support and coordinate special/customary events are active and numerous and have long been established in Hong Kong. In any event Hong Kong works within and under intensely international and cosmopolitan conditions.

LANGUAGE
Hong Kong's official languages are English and Chinese. Cantonese is the most widely spoken dialect although English is also commonly used. It is very easy to move around in Hong Kong as street signs and notices are posted in both languages. Shops, hotels and restaurant staff are generally proficient in English while taxi drivers are familiar with hotel names, streets and street numbers. However, not all are well-versed in English, such as bus drivers, security guards, service personnel. It is very useful to learn a few basic Cantonese words to help you get around in Hong Kong.

CLIMATE
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate. Relative humidity ranges from 70% in the dry months to 99% in the wet months. The best time of the year is in the fall season where the weather is typically dry. This season comes under the months of October, November and December. The weather is typically dry. The weather is very conducive for outdoor activities as the temperature tends to be cooler by mid-October. Hiking, boating and outdoor picnics and barbeques are common during this time of the year. Coldest months would be January and February, with temperatures averaging between 59 degrees Fahrenheit and sometimes below 50 degrees.

March to June are spring months where temperatures rarely go above 93 degrees but with humid conditions making it seem higher. Although these months are very hot and humid, prepare for some drizzle or a downpour, for these are also the rainiest months of the year. July through September would be considered both summer time and the typhoon season which brings heavy rains and tropical storms. Blue skies and hot weather are very typical, but occasional tropical storms bring heavy down pour to the region.