🐼 Asia
Flag of Hong Kong
🎨 What the flag means
Hong Kong's flag is red with a white flower in the middle. The flower is a Hong Kong orchid tree (bauhinia), first discovered in Hong Kong, and it stands for Hong Kong. Each of its five petals has a small red star. The red is the same red used on China's national flag.
📊 Quick facts
- 👥 Population
- 7.4 million (2021)
- 🏙️ Capital
- City of Victoria
- 🗣️ Main language
- ChineseAlso official: English
✨ 3 fun facts
- Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world.
- The name Hong Kong is usually translated as "fragrant harbour".
- The Peak Tram has carried passengers up steep Victoria Peak since 1888.