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Country Profile
Economy: Hong Kong SAR China
Population (2011): 7.1 million
Capital: N/A
Area: 1,104 sq km
Main languages: Cantonese (official), English (official), Chinese
Religions: Local religions 90%, Christian 10%
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
GDP (2011): US$243.7 billion
GDP per capita (2011): US$34,457
GDP growth (2011): 5.2%
GDP contribution by sector: Agriculture: 0.1%, Industry: 6.8%, Services: 93.2% (2011 est.)
Urban population (2011): 100%
Life expectancy: 83 years
International dialing code: (+852)
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