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Housing in Hong Kong

Imagine that you live in a very crowded city where lots of people want to live. In this city, there are not enough houses for everyone to live comfortably. This city is Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a place where many people want to live because it has lots of opportunities and jobs, but the space is limited.

Many people in Hong Kong live in small apartments called flats. These flats can be so small that they have just one room that is used for everything, including sleeping, eating, and studying. Imagine living in a room that is just big enough to fit a small bed, a desk, and a tiny bathroom. This is what many families in Hong Kong have to deal with every day.

The cost of living in Hong Kong can be very expensive too. This means that many people need to work very hard just to afford a small flat. Some people even have to share their flats with other families just to save money on rent.

In Hong Kong, the government tries to help by building public housing for low-income families. However, there are still lots of people who cannot afford to live in these public housing apartments.

Overall, the housing situation in Hong Kong is tough, but many people continue to work hard to afford the high rent and to make the most out of their small apartments.