Hong Kong is located on the southeast coast of mainland China. Hong Kong consists primarily of Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories as well as some 260 other islands. The Kowloon Peninsula is attached to the New Territories to the north, and the New Territories spans northwards eventually connecting with mainland China across the Sham Chun River (Shenzhen River). While Lantau is the largest island, Hong Kong Island is the second largest and the most populated. Hong Kong's climate is subtropical and, for nearly half the year, tends toward temperate. The region is cloudy in January and February, meeting with the occasional cold fronts. In March and April, it is pleasant, with occasional high humidity. From May to August, the region is hot and humid, occasionally confronted with showers and thunderstorms. During November and December, there are pleasant breezes, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Hong Kong is most likely to be affected by tropical cyclones from July to September, although they are not unusual any time between May and November. Hong Kong was a crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1842 until the transfer of its sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. In many ways, Hong Kong has been influenced by the United Kingdom which is reflected in its economy structure, education and culture street but that doesnt mean we can still feel the roots of the Chinese culture. While Hong Kong is a global centre of trade, another famous export is its entertainment industry, especially the martial arts genre. Most of the best martial arts actors are from Hong Kong (Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-Fat, etc). Hong Kong people live constatly emerge with art (See Cantonese Opera) and supports it with the different great cultural institutions that Hong Kong offers.
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