Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent development as a trading centre.
Throughout its history, the harbour has seen numerous reclamation
projects undertaken on both shores, many of which have caused
controversy in recent years. Environmental concerns have been expressed
about the effects of these expansions, in terms of water quality and
loss of natural habitat. It has also been proposed that benefits of land
reclamation may be less than the effects of decreased harbour width,
affecting the number of vessels passing through the harbour. Nonetheless
Victoria Harbour still retains its founding role as a port for
thousands of international vessels each year.
Long famous for its spectacular views, the harbour is a major tourist
attraction of Hong Kong. Lying in the middle of the territory's dense
urban region, the harbour is the site of annual fireworks displays and
its promenades are popular gathering places for tourists and residents.
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