Victoria, Hong Kong
Victoria City was one of the first urban settlements in Hong Kong after it became a British colony in 1842. It was named after Queen Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom.
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| Traditional Chinese | 維多利亞[1] 域多利 | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 維多利亞市[2] | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 维多利亚市 | ||||||||||
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In 1857, the British government expanded Victoria City and divided it into seven districts, including Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Tai Ping Shan and Central. These were located in the area that is now the Central, Western and Wanchai districts.
Victoria City is technically the capital of Hong Kong. However, the name is rarely used today.
Victoria, Hong Kong Media
Delimitations of British Hong Kong Capital Victoria City in 1907
City Boundary 1903 - Kennedy Town Temporary Recreation Ground
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Media related to Victoria City at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 22°16′42″N 114°10′28″E / 22.27833°N 114.17444°E
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