National Symbols of Hong Kong

Last updated on April 18th, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By Naeem Noor | Updated on April 18, 2024

Reviewed by Rittika

Hong Kong is a country in Asia. The official name of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR). The people of Hong Kong are called Hong Kongers. The country is in Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Hong Kong has also been influenced. The etymology of Hong Kong can be defined as; “Fragrant Harbour”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Hong Kong include Han Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, White, Indian, and Nepalese.

Cathay Pacific Airways is the national airline of Hong Kong. The national colors of the country are red and white. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is HKG.

Hong Kong is known for international trade and investment. The national dish of Hong Kong is Roast Goose. Red Bean Ice, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks.

The country has the time zone UTC+08:00 (HKT) followed by dd-mm-yyyy as the standard date format.

Hong Kong is divided into 18 districts. Kwun Tong is Hong Kong’s largest city, while Hong Kong serves as the capital.

The literacy rate in Hong Kong is 93%.

The country’s total area is 1,110.18 km² (428.64 sq mi), and the total population is 7,496,981. The country’s average elevation is 32m, whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Hilly to mountainous with steep slopes; lowlands in the north. The country’s usual climate is subtropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, and warm and sunny in fall.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Hong Kong has 456 km of coastline.

The Hong Kong dollar serves as the national unit of currency, and Hong Kong Monetary Authority is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Hong Kong is .hk and the country code is +852. Lion is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Hong Kong Museum of History serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The Hong Kong Museum of History is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Hong Kong is the Qipao dress, and 11 March is designated as National Day. In Hong Kong, the majority of the population practices Chinese Folk Religions, Buddhism, Taoism, and Christianity as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Hong Kong has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Hong Kong’s national national animal is the Giant Panda. The national tree of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong orchid tree, and the highest peak is Tai Mo Shan.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Hong Kong is Dragon.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Hong Kong and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

The country’s national anthem was written by Thomas dgx yhl, and composed by Thomas dgx yhl.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Hong Kong is Hong Kong Cemetery. The country’s national hero is Wen Tianxiang.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Best of it all, it’s in Hong Kong”.

Hong Kong has declared Chinese as the country’s official language.

– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of Hong Kong can be found in the table of contents –

Author

Naeem Noor

As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Official name(s)	Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR)
Alternative name(s)	Asia's World City
Regional location	Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China
Country name etymology	“Fragrant Harbour”
Climate	Subtropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, and warm and sunny in fall
Terrain	Hilly to mountainous with steep slopes; lowlands in the north
Population	7,496,981
Language(s)	Chinese
Religion	Chinese Folk Religions, Buddhism, Taoism, and Christianity
Country code	+852
Literacy rate	93%
Currency	Hong Kong dollar
Capital city	Hong Kong
ISO	HKG
Domain(TLD)	.hk
Ethnicity	Han Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, White, Indian, and Nepalese
Nationality	Hong Konger
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Total area	1,110.18 km² (428.64 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+08:00 (HKT)
Average elevation	32 m
Coastline	456 km
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Hong Kong

Motto of Hong Kong

No official motto

National animal of Hong Kong

The National animal of Hong Kong is Giant Panda

National flower of Hong Kong

The National flower of Hong Kong is Hong Kong Orchid Tree. Botanical name is Bauhinia Blakeana.

National bird of Hong Kong

The National bird of Hong Kong is Not Declared

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Hong Konger Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

As the scream of the eagle is heard when she has passed over, so a man’s name remains after his death.

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.

Never has a man more need of his intelligence than when a fool asks him a question.

One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him.

a boaster and a liar are cousins-german.

Diligence is a treasure of inestimable price, and prudence is the pledge of security.

A woman that always laughs is everybody’s wife; a man that is always laughing is an idiot.

A heart that is rotten — breath that smells.

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