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The Information Services Department (ISD) today (October 23) launched an iPad application (app) for the latest yearbook, "Hong Kong 2011".
The app can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store by searching for "Hong Kong Yearbook" or via the following link: itunes.apple.com/us/app/hong-kong-2011-xiang-gang/id561361238?ls=1&mt=8.¡@
The book provides an in-depth account of government policy and activities and an overview of Hong Kong life and developments in 2011. It is a useful reference source of information of record.
The front cover features the new Central Government Offices on the harbourfront, designed as an "open door" to depict the Administration as open and receptive to new ideas.
The yearbook's 21 chapters cover a wide range of subjects from the economy, commerce and industry, employment, the environment, social welfare, education and infrastructural development to culture and recreation, sports and the arts.
"Hong Kong 2011" has 12 colour sections with more than 110 photographs including those relating to the Tamar Development Project, elections, trade fairs and conferences, cultural and natural heritage, green living, new attractions, the Japan earthquake, global promotions, creative industries, the cultural kaleidoscope and sporting action.
The photo sections in the app also include additional video content that can be browsed via an Internet connection.
The app is available in Traditional Chinese and English.
Apart from being accessible through the App Store, the app can also be downloaded from the ISD website, www.isd.gov.hk, or the government yearbook website, www.yearbook.gov.hk, connecting to the App Store.
Ends/Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Issued at HKT 13:00
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