What the flag of Hong Kong means
The bauhinia, Hong Kong's flower, stands for the city, and the red and the five stars come from the flag of China, under the principle of one country, two systems.
Where is Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Macao, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines and Laos. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Hong Kong adopted?
The current design of the flag of Hong Kong was adopted in 1997.
What colours are on the flag of Hong Kong?
The main colours of the flag of Hong Kong are red and white.