Flag of Hong Kong
What the flag means
- White bauhinia — the flower emblem of Hong Kong
- Red field — the same red as China's national flag, for the motherland
- Five red stars on the petals — echoing the five stars of the national flag
Design set by: 中華人民共和國香港特別行政區基本法 第十條 · Regional Flag and Regional Emblem Ordinance (Cap. 602), Schedule 1 · Adopted 1990
Highlights
- 🌆 Dazzling Victoria Harbour lights
- 🥟 Dim sum and foodie heaven
- 🛍️ A shopping and finance hub
- 🚡 Sweeping views from Victoria Peak
- 🎬 Golden age of Hong Kong cinema
Quick facts
- Region
- Asia · Eastern Asia
- Population
- 7,498,900 people (2025)
- Area
- 1,104 km²
- Capital
- City of Victoria
- Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Neighboring countries
Land neighbors, approximated from simplified map outlines.