Why do Hong Kong people live such fast-paced lives?
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Population Density
Population Density
Why is HK so populated?
Why is HK so populated?
- Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world
- Tallest city in the world
- Why is this?
- Hong Kong is considered the "gateway to China"
- Many mainlanders and business people
- e.g in places like Central and Mongkok
How does this affect life in Hong Kong?
How does this affect life in HK?
- Less houses, more apartment buildings
- Calls for more frequent forms of transportation
- Higher quality and cost of items
- People have more competition
Convenience in the city
Convenience in the city
What makes Hong Kong so efficient?
Which 'conveniences'?
- Public transport:
- MTR
- Bus
- Mini-bus
- Tram
- Train
- Many different ways of paying
- Cards
- In restaurants, stores
- How local restaurants are run
How does this affect life in HK?
How do these forms of transportation, paying, ways of life affect daily Hong Kong life?
- Rush hour/peak hour
- Attracts tourists in forms of transportation
- Many people are enabled to live far away from their workplace/school
Beliefs and sayings
Beliefs and sayings
- "time is money" "efficiency is the key to success"
- Competitve society
- Cantonese: "hardworking, tireless, ambitious"
- "If money dropped on the street you wouldn't be fast enough to pick it up"