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Encyclopedia - Causeway Bay: Encyclopedia - Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay (Chinese: 銅鑼灣; Cantonese IPA: /tʰəʊŋ11 lɔ11 wɑn55/; Jyutping: tung4 lo4 waan1; Mandarin Pinyin: tónglúowān; l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Victoria Harbour: Encyclopedia - Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour (Traditional Chinese: 維多利亞港, Simplified Chinese: 维多利亚港; Cantonese Jyutping: wai4 do1 lei6 aa3 gong2;...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia - Culture Of Hong Kong
The culture of Hong Kong is characterised by the blending of Asian (mainly southern Chinese) and western influences (primarily British), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - A Kung Ngam: Encyclopedia - A Kung Ngam
A Kung Ngam (阿公岩) is a village, part of Shau Kei Wan, in Eastern district, in the north of Hong Kong Island. It contains a fish ter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tin Shui Wai: Encyclopedia Ii - Tin Shui Wai - Transportation
Tin Shui Wai is served by the West Rail and Light Rail line of the KCR. A well-developed bus network is also an important transport eleme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Octopus Card Payment System
The Octopus card is a stored value smart card which can be used to pay fares on most trains, buses and ferries in Hong Kong. The majority...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kcr: Encyclopedia Ii - Kcr - Kcr Network
KCR East Rail Between East Tsim Sha Tsui and Lo Wu1 KCR Light Rail Within towns of Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai KCR West Rail Bet...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kowloon City: Encyclopedia Ii - Kowloon City - History
Part of the district was the location the original Kowloon City, see Kowloon Walled City. This is now Walled City Park. The former Kai Ta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sha Tau Kok: Encyclopedia Ii - Sha Tau Kok - Border
Sha Tau Kok is one of the three road connections between Hong Kong and mainland China. The other two being Man Kam To and Lok Ma Chau. Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kowloon Tong: Encyclopedia Ii - Kowloon Tong - Transport
Kowloon Tong is served by the stations of the same name of the KCR railway (East Rail) and of the MTR metro system (Kwun Tong Line). The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sha Tin District: Encyclopedia Ii - Sha Tin District - Overview
The Sha Tin District covers approximately 60 km² (37.28 mi²), including the Sha Tin New Town and several country parks. Built mostly on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Island Line Mtr: Encyclopedia Ii - Island Line Mtr - Recent Developments
In 2002, on the eve of Tseung Kwan O Line's commencement, the Hong Kong Government announced that KCRC, MTR's bitter competitor, had won ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hung Hom: Encyclopedia Ii - Hung Hom - Transport
Hung Hom is also the name of the KCR (Kowloon-Canton Railway) main station (terminal before) situated on the east side of the Kowloon Pen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tseung Kwan O: Encyclopedia Ii - Tseung Kwan O - Transport
Tseung Kwan O - Rail. Tseung Kwan O is served by the MTR metro systems's Tseung Kwan O Line, which currently has four stations in the d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - History
In the early days, the inhabitants on the island were mostly farmers and fishermen. The major population concentrated in the northeast po...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Central And Western District: Encyclopedia Ii - Central And Western District - Central
Central is the business centre of Hong Kong, and many multinational financial services corporations have their headquarters there. The Go...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cheung Chau: Encyclopedia Ii - Cheung Chau - Economy
The central part of the island is well developed with shops and houses. The laneways there are so narrow that virtually the only motor ve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geography Of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Geography Of Hong Kong - Geographical Information
Location: Eastern Asia, on the south coast of China, facing the South China Sea Geographic coordinates: 22°15′N 114°10′E Area: to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Districts Of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Districts Of Hong Kong - History
The District Administration Scheme commenced in 1982 with the establishment of a district board and a district management committee in ea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kwai Tsing District: Encyclopedia Ii - Kwai Tsing District - Constituencies
By 2003 District Councils Election, the Kwai Tsing District Council is divided into 28 constituencies: Kwai Chung Kwai Hing Kwai Shing E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Temple Street Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Temple Street Hong Kong - Shopping
The place is sometimes known as Men's Street as it is very popular for men's fashion. The market starts at 2 pm in the afternoon, but is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Southern District Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Southern District Hong Kong - Areas And Attractions
The district includes the following areas: Aberdeen Ap Lei Chau, an island connected to Aberdeen by a bridge Deep Water Bay Pok Fu Lam R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North Point: Encyclopedia Ii - North Point - Demographics
North Point is famous for its concentration Shanghainese and Fujianese-speaking population, and is called Little Shanghai and Little Fuji...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ma Wan: Encyclopedia Ii - Ma Wan - Transport
The island is connected to Tsing Yi by the Tsing Ma Bridge (a suspension bridge), and to Lantau Island by the Kap Shui Mun Bridge (a cabl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mid-levels: Encyclopedia Ii - Mid-levels - Recreation
Midlevels is a place with a lot of recreational facilities, as famous parks such as Hong Kong Park and well-known buildings can be found ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sheung Wan: Encyclopedia Ii - Sheung Wan - Transport
Sheung Wan is served by the Sheung Wan station (western terminus) of the Island Line of the MTR metro system. The Hong Kong-Macau Ferry T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mui Wo: Encyclopedia Ii - Mui Wo - History
The history of Mui Wo is linked to the end of the Southern Song Dynasty in the late 1270s. (See History of Hong Kong) Mui Wo is located o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sham Shui Po: Encyclopedia Ii - Sham Shui Po - Shopping
The street market in Sham Shui Po is a hotspot for both locals and tourists. For those who are looking for pirated software, the Golden S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stanley Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Stanley Hong Kong - Attractions
Stanley is famous for its beach with BBQ areas, Stanley Market, the 2001 opened Stanley Plaza with the historic Murray House, which was t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lamma Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Lamma Island - Northern Part
Yung Shue Wan is the most populated area on Lamma Island. Several decades ago, it was the center of the plastics industry. The factories ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Repulse Bay: Encyclopedia Ii - Repulse Bay - History
In 1841 the bay was used as a base by pirates and caused serious concern to foreign merchant ships trading with China. The pirates were s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kwun Tong: Encyclopedia Ii - Kwun Tong - Features
Kwun Tong - Town Central. Yue Man Square (裕民坊) is the heart of the town. Most of the banks' branches are located in this road. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ap Lei Chau: Encyclopedia Ii - Ap Lei Chau - History
Ap Lei Chau serves as an excellent typhoon shelter, and was a fishing village before the First Opium War. As a consequence of the Treaty ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kwun Tong District: Encyclopedia Ii - Kwun Tong District - Transportation
Kwun Tong is served by the Kwun Tong Line (6 stations) and the Tseung Kwan O Line (1 station) of the MTR metro system. Major roads that s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kwun Tong Line Mtr: Encyclopedia Ii - Kwun Tong Line Mtr - History
Construction of the Kwun Tong Line was approved in November of 1975, and four years later, on 1 October 1979 service commenced on the Kwu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tai Mo Shan: Encyclopedia Ii - Tai Mo Shan - Geology
Tai Mo Shan is made up entirely of volcanic rocks. To the northwest, the west and the south of the peak, the valleys contain large deposi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North District Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - North District Hong Kong - Demographics
Population in North District in 2000 is 294,200. According to the statistics in the district, 70% of the population stays in the public e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chai Wan: Encyclopedia Ii - Chai Wan - History
Chai Wan was formerly known as Sai Wan (西灣). At the beginning of the 18th century, there were 6 villages there: Dai Ping Village, Law...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wan Chai District: Encyclopedia Ii - Wan Chai District - Entertainment And Shopping
The numerous bars and strip joints in the red-light district part of Wan Chai are still popular with tourists and visiting US sailors - w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hong Kong Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Hong Kong Island - Administration
Districts located on the island: Central and Western District Eastern District Southern District Wan Chai District Note: Hong Kong Isla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Star Ferry: Encyclopedia Ii - Star Ferry - History
The Star Ferry makes a "star turn" in the 1950s film The World of Suzie Wong. In the beginning of the film, Robert Lomax (played by Willi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Education In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Education In Hong Kong - Tertiary Education
With a stunning eight universities and several other tertiary institutions in just one city, tertiary education plays a key role in the e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung Line Mtr: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung Line Mtr - History
In October 1989, the Hong Kong government decided to replace the over-crowded Kai Tak International Airport, located in Kowloon, with a n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kowloon: Encyclopedia Ii - Kowloon - History
Kowloon means nine dragons and represents the eight peaks (1.Castle Peak (583m), 2.Tai Mo Shan (958m), 3.Tate's Cairn (583m), 4.Lion Rock...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Lung Chau: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Lung Chau - Sights
It is the site of a Buddhist Hall Fort constructed 300 years ago, and recently refurbished. A prehistoric stone carving can also be found...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lantau Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Lantau Island - History
Artifacts unearthed on the island show human activities dated back to the Neolithic Age and the Bronze Age. For instance, rock carvings a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsim Sha Tsui: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsim Sha Tsui - Tourist Attractions
Tourist hospitality is a major industry in Tsim Sha Tsui. The area has the highest concentration of hotels in Hong Kong. Prominent and re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - History
In the early days, the inhabitants on the island were mostly farmers and fishermen. The major population concentrated in the northeast po...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peng Chau: Encyclopedia Ii - Peng Chau - Transportation
The main mode of transportation on the island is bicycle; there are no motor cars apart from small construction and emergency vehicles. P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Causeway Bay: Encyclopedia Ii - Causeway Bay - Features
The present-day Causeway Bay is usually confused with East Point, the former having assimilated the latter. The original Causeway Bay is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Victoria Harbour: Encyclopedia Ii - Victoria Harbour - Transport
Victoria Harbour - Port facilities. Victoria Harbour is home to most of the port facilities of Hong Kong, making Hong Kong amongst the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Airport Express Mtr: Encyclopedia Ii - Airport Express Mtr - Introduction
The line runs from Hong Kong Station in the Central and Western District, through West Kowloon and the southwestern New Territories, to A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yau Tsim Mong District: Encyclopedia Ii - Yau Tsim Mong District - Transportation
Five rail lines serve this dictrict. The area is served by the Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tung Chung Line and the Airport Express of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - Recreations
Tung Chung is surrounded by two massive country parks, which cover most of Lantau Island - the Lantau North and Lantau South Country Park...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aberdeen Harbour: Encyclopedia Ii - Aberdeen Harbour - Transport
Aberdeen is served by Pok Fu Lam Road, and Aberdeen Tunnel and Nam Fung Road through Wong Chuk Hang. Nam Fung Road connects Deep Water Ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsuen Wan Line Mtr: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsuen Wan Line Mtr - History
Tsuen Wan Line MTR - Plans and reality. The Tsuen Wan Line was one of the original lines of the Hong Kong Underground network, thus the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Victoria Peak: Encyclopedia Ii - Victoria Peak - Peak Tower
The Peak Tower is located at Victoria Gap, and houses the upper terminus of the Peak Tram. It is not located at the top of Victoria Peak,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - Transportation
The transportation network of Tung Chung is excellent. It is connected to the rest of Hong Kong via massive infrastructure projects such ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stanley Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Stanley Hong Kong - Transport
Stanley is served by Repulse Bay Road and Tai Tam Road. Stanley Hong Kong - Bus. First Bus Stanley Market: 65 Stanley Prison: 63, 314 S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - Future In Tung Chung
The Hong Kong government and the MTR corporation has invested heavily in the region to turn it into a tourist hub connecting tourists fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung Line Mtr: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung Line Mtr - Stations
The following is a list of all the stations on the Tung Chung Line. The coloured boxes holding the station names represent the unique col...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tai Mo Shan: Encyclopedia Ii - Tai Mo Shan - Places Of Interest
A series of barbecue and picnic sites are provided along Route Twisk, the Shek Kong - Pat Heung catchwater and the Tuen Mun catchwater. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tai Mo Shan: Encyclopedia Ii - Tai Mo Shan - Vegetation
There are forest plantations in the south-eastern part of the Park. Limited by climatic and geographic factors, these plantations end at ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wan Chai District: Encyclopedia Ii - Wan Chai District - Sights
Next to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is the "Golden Bauhinia Square." There is a huge sculpture of a bauhinia, which is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sha Tin District: Encyclopedia Ii - Sha Tin District - Land Use
In addition to the residential areas, there are four industrial areas for light industries: Tai Wai, Fo Tan, Siu Lek Yuen and Shek Mun. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sha Tin District: Encyclopedia Ii - Sha Tin District - History
Tai Wai Village, the oldest and largest walled village in the town, was built in 1574. Sha Tin was a former market town at the present lo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Victoria Peak: Encyclopedia Ii - Victoria Peak - The Peak Lookout Restaurant
Before 1901, the Peak Lookout Restaurant was a rooming house and working area of the Peak Tramway for England engineers. After that, it w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beaches Of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia - Beaches Of Hong Kong
Climate Ecology Country parks and conservation Beaches Rivers Bays Islands and peninsulas Administrative divisions Areas Buildings and s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wan Chai District: Encyclopedia Ii - Wan Chai District - Transportation
The first cross harbour tunnel in Hong Kong, the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, was built in Wan Chai, linking the former Kellett Island in the di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sha Tin District: Encyclopedia Ii - Sha Tin District - Shing Mun River
Main article: Shing Mun River The Shing Mun River is a 7 km long, 200m wide channel running from the Tai Wai area, through the Sha Tin to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stanley Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Stanley Hong Kong - Name
There are two possible origins of the name "Chek Chu". Legend has it that the notorious pirate Cheung Po Tsai was active in Stanley. That...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - Sights
Tung Chung Fort Tung Chung Fort was built in 1817, when the Qing Government was alarmed by the rampant piracy of Cheung Po Tsai and decid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sha Tin District: Encyclopedia Ii - Sha Tin District - Transport
Sha Tin District has the largest number of KCR East Rail stations of any district in Hong Kong. It has five stations, namely Tai Wai, Sha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stanley Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Stanley Hong Kong - History
Stanley was briefly the administrative centre when Hong Kong Island was colonised in 1842, before Victoria City was founded. Stanley was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Temple Street Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Temple Street Hong Kong - Food And Beverage
The night market is famous for its tantalising snacks and road side dining, which serves local street cuisine. It sells a wide range of d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sha Tau Kok: Encyclopedia Ii - Sha Tau Kok - Mainland China Side
The mainland Shatoujiao is a bustling metropolis in comparison to Sha Tau Kok in the Hong Kong SAR, due to its location in the Yantian Qu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tseung Kwan O: Encyclopedia Ii - Tseung Kwan O - History
Before new town development, the area around the bay was occupied by a number of fishing towns and villages. The Tseung Kwan O Village in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tseung Kwan O: Encyclopedia Ii - Tseung Kwan O - Name
In Cantonese, Tseung Kwan (將軍) means "General", and O (澳) means "bay". Therefore, Tseung Kwan O literally means "General's Bay". Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Bridges And Tunnels
There are 15 vehicular tunnels (3 under construction) in Hong Kong. They include three cross-harbour tunnels and nine road tunnels. The c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Heliports
Hong Kong has three heliports. One heliport is located in the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, by the Shun Tak Centre, in Sheung Wan, on H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsuen Wan Line Mtr: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsuen Wan Line Mtr - Stations
This is a list of all the stations on the Tsuen Wan Line. The coloured boxes holding the station names represent the unique colour motif ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tseung Kwan O: Encyclopedia Ii - Tseung Kwan O - Population And Constituent Areas
According to statistics from the 2001 Census, the population of Tseung Kwan O New Town is around 290,095. As Tseung Kwan O is not conside...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Schools
Numberous schools are founded on Tsing Yi Island, namely: Primary Schools CNEC Lui Ming Choi Primary School (中華傳道會呂明才小...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Medical Services
The Department of Health runs two general out-patient clinics on the island. The first one is Tsing Yi Cheung Hong Clinic in Cheung Hong ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Transport
Tsing Yi Island is a transportation hub in Hong Kong. Tsing Yi - Bridge. There are eight bridges connected to the island. Tsing Yi Bri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Administration
Tsing Yi, together with Kwai Chung, is part of Tsuen Wan New Town of the Kwai Tsing District in the New Territories. Though Tsing Yi is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Name
Tsing Yi (青衣) means green (or black) clothes. It is also a kind of fish, probably Green Wrasse, once abundant in nearby waters. Peopl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Airports
Hong Kong has one active international airport since the famous former Hong Kong International Airport at Kai Tak was retired in favour o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - Development
According to the information from the Territory Development Department, Tung Chung is being developed in 4 phases into a new town with a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Escalators And Moving Sidewalks
Hong Kong Island is dominated by steep, hilly terrain, which required the development of unusual methods of transport up and down the slo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - Shopping
Fu Tung Shopping Centre, Yat Tung Shopping Centre, Citygate are the three shopping centers in Tung Chung thus far. Further shopping malls...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - Schools
Primary schools A number of primary schools operate in Tung Chung: Ching Chung Hau Po Woon Primary School Po On Commercial Association W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tsing Yi: Encyclopedia Ii - Tsing Yi - Leisure
Facilities Tsing Yi Swimming Pool Tsing Yi Sports Ground Fung Shue Wo Sports Centre Tsing Yi Indoor Recreation Centre Cheung Fat Indoor ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Temple Street Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Temple Street Hong Kong - Entertaiment
Chinese street opera, fortune tellers are forms of entertaiment in the night market. Late Cantopop star Anita Mui used to sing on a stage...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Railways
Hong Kong has an efficient train network. Public transport trains are operated by two companies, the MTR Corporation Limited (MTR) and th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - Accommodation
Tung Chung New Town (Phase 1) is the current newly developed core living area around Tung Chung. The development of this New Town is one ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Ferries
Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes. Most ferry services are provided by licensed ferry operators. As of September 2003, there wer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Ports And Harbours
The port of Hong Kong has always been a key factor in the development and prosperity of the special administrative region, which is strat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tung Chung: Encyclopedia Ii - Tung Chung - History
Since Song Dynasty, there were people living in Tung Chung. At that time, they lived on fishing and agriculture. Crabs, fishes and crops ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Taxis
Different coloured taxis serve different areas. Red taxis serve all areas, except most of Lantau Island. Green taxis only serve the New T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Buses
Bus services have a long history in Hong Kong. In 2005, five companies operate franchised public bus services. There are also a variety o...   » Read the article