Up until it’s destruction in 1994 this small corner of Hong Kong became the most unique and fascinating slum in history. It captured the cultural imagination of countless people, appearing i

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Kowloon Walled City: The World’s Most Famous Slum
Up until it’s destruction in 1994 this small corner of Hong Kong became the most unique and fascinating slum in history. It captured the cultural imagination of countless people, appearing in major movies (Bloodsport), video games (Call of Duty), graphic novels, and part of it has even been rebuilt in a Japanese amusement park.
Watch the video link below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Give one reason (or more if you like) why so many people flocked to Kowloon?
2. Which 2 nations grappled over control of the city throughout the 20th century?
3. How large (in square feet) was the average family domicile within the city?
4. Without proper administrative oversight, who controlled Kowloon?
5. At its height, what was the estimated population of Kowloon?
6. At its height, what was the population density of Kowloon?
7. By comparison, what was the population density of Manhattan?
8. I/n yo/ur ow/n wo/rds, why do you think Kowloon residents were so reluctant to leave the city?