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Victoria, Former colonial settlement in Hong Kong Island, China

Victoria extends along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island, encompassing districts from Kennedy Town to Causeway Bay across steep mountainous terrain.

The British established Victoria as their primary settlement after obtaining Hong Kong Island through the Treaty of Nanking in 1842.

The city layout reflects distinct social divisions, with Chinese residents concentrated in Sheung Wan while Europeans occupied Central District and Wan Chai.

The region contains major financial institutions, government offices, and transportation networks, including the tram system connecting different districts.

Six boundary stones from 1903 remain intact, marking the original city limits and serving as physical evidence of colonial-era urban planning.

Location: Hong Kong

GPS coordinates: 22.27833,114.17444

Latest update: June 1, 2025 10:23

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