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Aberdeen Country Park

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The 4.23 square kilometre country park opened in 1931. Like other country parks of Hong Kong, Aberdeen is based on land surrounding reservoirs, in this case the Upper and Lower Reservoirs. The reservoirs were completed in 1932. Designated on 28 October 1977, Aberdeen Country Park is one of the oldest
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as well as natural regeneration of many of the broad-leafed species. The dominant trees in the park are the
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which can be seen flying around the two reservoirs. Other birds frequenting the area are the
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The woods in the area are frequented by birds, and are especially a favourite of the
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This article about a country park, a special area or a marine park in
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Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Pok Fu Lam Road Cemetery
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This is essentially an area of volcanic rocks of the
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The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay
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Aberdeen Country Park is located in Hong Kong
Aberdeen
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Traditional Chinese
Cantonese
Yale
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanization
Jyutping
Hong Kong Island
Aberdeen
British
Wan Chai Gap
Hong Kong
Peak Road
Guildford Road
Repulse Bay
Jurassic
Tai Tam Country Park
Second World War
Japanese occupation
afforestation
Brisbane box
schima
gordonia
ivy tree
rose myrtle
black-eared kite
greater coucal

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