Hong Kong

/ˌˈhɔŋ ˌˈkɔŋ/
/hɒŋ kɒŋ/
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Definitions of Hong Kong
  1. noun
    formerly a Crown Colony on the coast of southern China in Guangdong province; leased by China to Britain in 1842 and returned in 1997; one of the world's leading commercial centers
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    port
    a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈhɔŋ ˌˈkɔŋ/
UK
/hɒŋ kɒŋ/
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