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Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Island is the island where the original settlement of the Hong Kong territory, Victoria, was located.

It is the second largest island of the territory (the largest being Lantau Island) and is the historical, political and economic center of Hong Kong. Its area makes up approximately 7% of the total territory.

Districts of Hong Kong located on the island:

Central and Western district
Eastern district
Southern District, Hong Kong
Wan Chai (including Causeway Bay)

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