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Hong Kong has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)
33 km
Total land borders
733 km
Coastline
1,108
Area in km²
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Geography of Hong Kong

Location

Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China

Area

1,108 km² — six times the size of Washington, D.C.

Terrain

Hilly to mountainous with steep slopes; lowlands in north

Climate

Subtropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Tai Mo Shan 958 m. Lowest: South China Sea 0 m.

Natural resources

Outstanding deepwater harbor, feldspar

Natural hazards

Occasional typhoons

Good to know

Consists of a mainland area (the New Territories) and over 200 islands

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Hong Kong

How many countries border Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Is Hong Kong landlocked?

No. Hong Kong has 733 km of coastline.

What is the highest point of Hong Kong?

Tai Mo Shan 958 m. The lowest point is South China Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).