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The Lawless and Densely Populated Walled City of Kowloon
TLDR The walled city of Kowloon, once a Chinese-controlled enclave surrounded by British Hong Kong, became one of the most densely populated and lawless places in history, attracting organized crime due to its unique political status. Demolished in 1993-1994, the city had an estimated population density of 1.9 million people per square kilometer.
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The walled city of Kowloon was one of the most densely populated and lawless places in human history, attracting organized crime due to its unique political status.
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The walled city of Kowloon was originally a fort that became a Chinese-controlled enclave surrounded by British Hong Kong, and the British claimed control over it in 1899.
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The walled city of Kowloon was mostly a tourist attraction until it was demolished in 1933, but the Chinese government reestablished their claim over it after World War II.
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The walled city of Kowloon became a haven for organized crime, including prostitution, gambling, and the drug trade, due to the lack of government control and enforcement of laws.
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At its peak, the walled city of Kowloon had an estimated population density of 1.9 million people per square kilometer, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
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The walled city of Kowloon was demolished between 1993 and 1994, and today a park stands in its place.
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The Chungking Mansion on Nathan Road in Kowloon offers a glimpse into what the walled city of Kowloon was like, although it is not nearly as extensive or unique.
