Hong Kong International Airport
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is a major global aviation hub located in China. It was relocated to a new, larger facility on Chek Lap Kok Island in 1998, designed by architect Norman Foster. The airport's passenger terminal is one of the world's largest enclosed spaces. Hong Kong itself is a special administrative region of China, situated on the south coast near the Pearl River estuary. It comprises Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories, with a total area of 431 square miles. The region has developed into a vital trade and financial center, with its economy heavily reliant on services.123
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