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The Government's latest yearbook, "Hong Kong 2006", was launched at the Hong Kong Book Fair today (July 18).
The book provides a factual and in-depth account of government policy and activities and an overview of Hong Kong life and developments in 2006.
An important and long-standing reference source, the book contains useful information of record. The 21 chapters cover a wide range of subjects ranging from the economy to commerce, industry, education, health, transport and culture.
It has 15 colour sections with more than 160 eye-catching photographs, highlighting the city in bloom, its eco-attractions, stunning environment and wildlife sanctuaries. They also show Hong Kong's cosmopolitan population at work and play.
English and Chinese editions of the yearbook at $148 per copy are now available at the Information Services Department (ISD) booth of the Hong Kong Book Fair at a 25% discount. More than 100 other government publications are also available for sale at the ISD booth.
"Hong Kong 2006" and other government publications can also be purchased from the Publications Sales Unit of ISD at Room 402, 4th floor, Murray Building, Garden Road, Central. Orders can be made through the online Government Bookstore at http://bookstore.gov.hk or by:
* Calling ISD's Publications Sales Unit on 2537 1910;
* Downloading an order form from the ISD website at http://isd.gov.hk and submitting the order online or by fax to 2523 7195; or
* Email: puborder@isd.gov.hk.
Ends/Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Issued at HKT 15:30
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