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Islands

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A district of Hong Kong made up of an archipelago of islands, including Lantau.
"Islands District includes Hong Kong International Airport, built on reclaimed land."

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In plain EnglishThe official name of one of Hong Kong's eighteen administrative districts.

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_____ District includes Hong Kong International Airport, built on reclaimed land.

Etymology

Named directly after the English word island, since the district covers a scattered group of islands.

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