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    When a British colony, Victoria was the name of Hong Kong's capital. Has the name of this city been changed since the Chinese took over rule in the country in 1997?

    Question #53628. Asked by author. (Jan 01 05 7:50 PM)


    wroot

    		VICTORIA had ceased to be called by that name well before 1997, it is now called Central

    Jan 02 05, 10:31 AM
    sumbodi

    		The name of the city is entrenched in the law of the territory. Nothing has been done to amend the legislation.

    Nevertheless even well before (perhaps 20 or 30 years) the 1997 transfer of sovereignty, the name had fallen into disuse. The urban area had expanded eastward.. beyond its limits as stated in the statutes, along the northern stretch of the island.. And most people refer to different parts of island, no matter within or outside the city by the names of the areas (neighbourhoods). Central is one of the areas within the city. Other areas in the city include Wan Chai, Sheung Wan, Shek Tong Tsui.

    Jul 06 08, 4:01 AM

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