Star Ferry

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Star Ferry built?1888 (as Kowloon Ferry Company)
2. How big is Star Ferry?12 ferries
3. What is the operator?Star Ferry Company
4. What is the annual passenger volume?Approximately 26 million
5. What is the Star Ferry and where does it travel?The Star Ferry is a boat that carries people across Victoria Harbour between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
6. When did the Star Ferry start and how many people use it?It began in 1888 and carries more than 70,000 passengers each day, about 26 million a year.

Victoria Harbour: A deep, natural harbor renowned for its stunning skyline and significant maritime traffic in Hong Kong.
Kowloon Peninsula: A densely populated urban area on the northern side of Victoria Harbour, forming a major part of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Island: The historic center and financial hub of Hong Kong, situated south of Victoria Harbour.
Passenger Ferry Service: A regular service that transports people across bodies of water, often as a form of public transportation.