Hong Kong, People's Republic of China

Hong Kong is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China the other being Macau. It is situated on China's south coast & enclosed by the Pearl River Delta & South China Sea. Hong Kong was a British Colony from 1841-1997 (Excluding Japanese rule from 1941-1945). The transfer of Sovereignty from United Kingdom to People's Republic of China happened on July 1st 1997. With a land mass of only about 1104 sqkm, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the World.

View of Hong Kong Central, Kowloon from The Victoria Peak

Hong Kong Skyline from Pier 7

Fort Aguada, Candolim, Goa, India

Fort Aguada located in south of Candolim in the Indian state of Goa at the shore of Mandovi River was constructed by the Portuguese in 1612 to guard against the Dutch & the Marathas. Fort Aguada was the most priced & crucial fort of Portuguese. It is now a popular tourist place in the state of Goa.

Light House on top of Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada from the Arabic Ocean