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Kowloon Walled City: Pictures and Cross Section

Originally, Kowloon was built as a watchpost for guards who would protect the area from pirates. But as the population grew&ndash;from 10,000 in 1971 to a staggering 50,000 in 1990&ndash;attempts were made by the government to evict the squatters living in the city. In 1992, the governent succeded in evicting the population and, in 1993, the 15 story tall block of buildings was torn down. Today, a park with tennis courts covers the area.
