A Brief Description
Macau (or Macao), about 60 km directly west of Hong Kong, consists of the Macau Peninsula (attached to mainland China) and the small islands of Taipa and Coloane; all connected by bridge or causeway.
Once a simple fishing village on the southeastern China coastline, it was colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and became the first European settlement in the Far East.
Because of its geographic position and excellent inland port, it quickly became a vital base for regional merchants, and for international commerce between China and the western world.
In December of 1999, Portugal (via a long-standing agreement) officially returned control of Macau to China, and it became a Special Administrative Region (or SAR) of China.
In the exchange, China agreed that until 2037, Macau (as is), will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters, except foreign and defense.
In the middle of its skyscrapers and modern facade sits the Historic Center of Macau, a "World Heritage Site," that includes several fortresses, an ancient palace, historic buildings and churches, monuments and friendly urban squares.
Combine all of that with a wide variety of nitelife options, restaurants and casinos, and you've got a major tourist attraction that's growing in popularity,
Learn more about Macau here
Facts and Figures
 Name Macau
(long form) Macau SAR
Population 450,000
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City None, as Macau is a Special Administrative "Region" of China
Currency Pataca (MOP)
Currency Converter
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Languages Cantonese (88%), Hokkien, others
Flag here
National Day October 1
Religions Buddhist (50%), Catholic (15%), others
Bridge from Macau to Mainland China
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Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Macau)
22º 12' N, 113º 33' E
Relative Location Macau is located in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned in Asia, along the southeast coast of mainland China in the Guangdong Province. It's bordered by the South China Sea, and of course, the country of China.
Land Statistics
Coastline 25 miles (41 km)
Land Areas
(land) 9.8 sq miles (25.4 sq km)
(water) 0 sq miles (0 sq km)
(TOTAL) 9.8 sq miles (25.4 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms
The Macau Peninsula, gradually formed by the Pearl River and West River estuaries, and by land reclamation, is mostly flat land, but there are a few elevated spots.
Some steep, rolling hills are located on the island of Coloane, and along the southern coastline of the island of Taipa.
 Highest Point Coloane Alto - 567 ft. (173 m)
 Lowest Point South China Sea - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions None
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Recommended Links
Macau Travel To offer Macau city travel information, travel map, weather guide & live forecast, customize Macau tour service and travel tips for travelers to plan a trip to Macau.
Other Links
Macau (Complete) info on the (GDP)
economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!
Macau Photos here
Macau Tourism here
Macau Tourist Guide here
Macau Virtual Tour here
Macau to Hong Kong Ferry Service here
Inside China (news) here
China the Beautiful here
China Photos at TrekEarth.com here
China Tour here
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Time and Weather
Climate
Macau weather in spring and summer (May through September) brings hot and humid days, with some rain.
Fall conditions are considered ideal as the weather is usually warm and sunny.
Winters are milder, but cooler and cloudy; drizzly days are commonplace.
Traveler Info
Attractions
The collective uniqueness of Macau is its major asset, as its Portuguese and Chinese cultures, the (old) boat-building yards, mansions and temples, and the (modern) beach resorts, casinos and restaurants blend together to offer a wide variety of interesting things to see and do for any traveler.
Major attractions include the Ruins of St. Paul's and the St. Paul's Museum; Monte Fort; the Cybernetic Fountain and its 292 water jets; A-Ma Temple; Kun lam Temple; Lin Fung Temple; Camoes Garden and Grotto, and the historic city center - to name but a few.
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Dialing Code 86, +853
Electricity Macau uses 220 volts AC (50 Hz)
Electrical adapters, products and tips here
Travel Warnings
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Visa Information
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