New Territories
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| Area | 9531 |
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| Population | 3. 691 million (2011) |
| Points of interest | Hong Kong Disneyland |
| Lantau Island | |
| Colleges and universities | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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| ID | 1129479 |
About New Territories
The New Territories is a region of wetlands, parks and mountains in Hong Kong, north of Kowloon. It also encompasses outlying islands, including Lantau Island in the southwest, home to Hong Kong Disneyland theme park. Also on Lantau is Tian Tan Buddha, a giant bronze statue overlooking the gardens and restaurant of Po Lin Monastery. East is car-free Lamma Island, known for its laid-back beaches.
Brazil's Lula recognises six new indigenous reserves
... While hailing Lula s decision, some indigenous leaders pointed out that his government had vowed to recognise 14 New Territories...
Putin: Nuclear risk is rising, but we are not mad
... However, he said the results had already been " significant" - for example, the New Territories Russia has illegally claimed after sham-referendums in four regions of Ukraine...
Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine
... " Tomorrow at 15:00 (12:00 GMT) in the St George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace a signing ceremony will be held on incorporating the New Territories into Russia, " said spokesman Dmitry Peskov...
Hong Kong policeman shoots protester during roadblock
... The man is now admitted to hospital in critical condition and the case is under investigation by the regional crime unit of New Territories South, he told reporters...
Hong Kong protests: China flag desecrated as fresh unrest erupts
... Riot police closed down the mall and the linked metro station in Sha Tin, a city in the New Territories north of Hong Kong Island...
Tips for making it big in the music industry
... And if you do manage to make it big, the global nature of streaming means it s now easier to conquer New Territories than it was in the pre-digital age...
