Hong Kong (Isla)

"La isla de Hong Kong (en chino tradicional: ) es una isla en la zona sur de Hong Kong, China. Tiene una población de 1.268.112 habitantes y una densidad de población de 15 915 habitantes/km² (2006). La isla fue tomada por el Reino Unido a comienzos de la década de 1840, y se fundó la Ciudad de Victoria en la isla. La zona central de la isla es el núcleo histórico, político y económico de Hong Kong. La costa norte de la isla es la costa sur del puerto de Victoria, que ha jugado un papel muy destacado en el desarrollo y crecimiento de Hong Kong, ya que por su profundidad es apropiado para el tráfico de grandes buques. La isla posee muchas de las vistas más famosas en Hong Kong, como el pico de Victoria y el Parque del Océano, así como también muchos sitios históricos y varios centros comerciales. Las cadenas montañosas que atraviesan la isla son utilizadas para la práctica de senderismo. La parte norte de la isla junto al centro urbano de Kowloon forman la principal área urbana de Hong Kong. La extensión combinada de ambos territorios es de aproximadamente 88,3 km2, y su población combinada es de aproximadamente 3.156.500 personas, lo que refleja una densidad poblacional de 37 700 habitantes/km². La isla a veces es llamada el «lado de la isla» por los locales, en referencia al lado sur del Puerto de Victoria."

"Hong Kong Island (Chinese: ) is an island in the southern part of Hong Kong. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008. The island had a population of about 3,000 inhabitants scattered in a dozen fishing villages when it was occupied by the United Kingdom in the First Opium War. In 1842, the island was formally ceded in perpetuity to the UK under the Treaty of Nanking and the City of Victoria was then established on the island by the British Force in honour of Queen Victoria. The Central area on the island is the historical, political and economic centre of Hong Kong. The northern coast of the island forms the southern shore of the Victoria Harbour, which is largely responsible for the development of Hong Kong due to its deep waters favoured by large trade ships. The island is home to many of the most famous sights in Hong Kong, such as "The Peak", Ocean Park, many historical sites and various large shopping centres. The mountain ranges across the island are also famous for hiking.The northern part of Hong Kong Island, together with Kowloon and Tsuen Wan New Town, forms the core urban area of Hong Kong. Their combined area is approximately 88.3 square kilometres (34.1 square miles) and their combined population (that of the northern part of the island and of Kowloon) is approximately 3,156,500, reflecting a population density of 35,700/km² (91,500/sq. mi.). The island is often referred to locally as "Hong Kong side" or "Island side". This style was formerly applied to many locations (e.g. 'China-side' or even 'Kowloon Walled City-side') but is now only heard in this form and 'Kowloon side', suggesting the two sides of the harbour. The form was once more common in Britain than now, such as 'Surrey-side' and is still seen in British placenames like 'Cheapside', 'Tyneside', and 'Teesside', not all of which have an obvious watercourse or boundary with actual sides."