General info about HK

Population

Climate

Time

Currency

Banks

Postal Services

Visas and Passports

Insurance

Population:

Hong Kong has a population of 7 million, of whom 95% are ethnic Chinese. Mandarin and Cantonese are the two official languages, but English is widely spoken throughout the territory and is also used in Government departments and in business

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Climate:

Temperatures range from 18 - 28 degrees C. A light jacket is needed in the evening

Time:

Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time

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Currency:

Most foreign currencies and travellers' cheques are easily exchanged at banks, hotels and money-changers in Hong Kong. A passport is required for money exchange services.

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Banks:

Business Hours: Monday-Friday: 9.00 - 5.00

                         Saturday: 9.00 - 1.00

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Postal Services:

Most hotels offer postal services. Government Post Offices are open everyday except Sundays and Public Holidays

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Visas and Passports:

A passport or internationally recognized travel document which should be valid for at least 6 months is required to enter Hong Kong. Australian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival. If in doubt, travellers should consult their their local Chinese Consulate of Embassy for entry requirements to Hong Kong and to other Asian destinations.

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Insurance:

The Organizing Committee is not responisble for personal accidents and damage to the private property of participants. Participants should therefore make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance if they wish.

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