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___ Macau - 澳門A virtual guide to Macau. Get an overview of Macau's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Macau's official web sites, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Macau Special Administrative Region | Aomen |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Macau Background: Colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Macau was the first European settlement in the Far East. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and Portugal on 13 April 1987, Macau became the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 20 December 1999. China has promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's socialist economic system will not be practiced in Macau and that Macau will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) regional border: China related countries: Portugal |
 Official Name: Traditional chinese: 澳門特別行政區, hanyu pinyin: Àomén Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū Regiao Administrativa Especial de Macau (Portuguese) short form: traditional Chinese: 澳門; simplified Chinese: 澳门; pinyin: Aòmén (Chinese); Macau (Portuguese) int'l long form: Macau Special Administrative Region int'l short form: Macau ISO Country Code: mo Time: Local Time = UTC +8h Actual Time: Sun-July-5 06:01 Capital City: none Government: Type: Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China since 20 December 1999. Macau has its own mini-constitution (the Basic Law). Geography: Location: Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China. Area: 28.2 square kilometers total, with 8.9 sq. km. on a peninsula connected to China and the southern islands of Taipa (6.5 sq. km.), Coloane (7.6 sq. km.), and Co Tai (5.2 sq. km., land reclaimed from the sea between Taipa and Coloane) linked by bridges and causeway. Terrain: Flat on the Coastline, hilly and rocky on the inland. Climate: Subtropical; hot and rainy from spring through summer, cool and humid in winter. People: Nationality: Macanese (sing. and pl.). Population: 500 000. Ethnic groups: Chinese 95.7%, Portuguese 1.7%. Religions: Buddhist 17%, Roman Catholic 7%, Christian 2%. Languages: Chinese (Cantonese) language has official status and the same legal force as Portuguese, the official language. Literacy: 91%. Natural resources: none Agriculture products: vegetables; fishing. Industries: Tourism, gambling, clothing, textiles, electronics, footwear, toys. Exports partners: USA 48.7%, China 14.9%, Hong Kong 9.8%, Germany 5.9% (2005) Imports partners: China 43.1%, Japan 10.9%, Hong Kong 10%, Singapore 5.2%, USA 4.1%, Taiwan 4% (2005) Currency: Pataca (MOP) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MacauMacao SAR Government PortalMacau Official Government site, with citizen, tourist and business information provided by the Macao SAR Government. e-Macao Macao e-Government portal. Government Information Bureau GCS provides information for and about the Government and Administration. Statistics Macau Statistics and Census Service Weather Direcção dos Serviços Meteorológicos e Geofísicos The Department of Meteorology and Geophysics. MapsMap of MacauPolitical Map of Macau. update Government of Macau Map Interactive Maps of Macau.  Google
Earth MacauZoomable satellite view of Macau. Map
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NewsGovernment Information BureauOfficial Macau News. Jornal Tribuna de Macau Regional and local news (in Portuguese) Ponto Final A portal of a Portuguese-language daily. Macao Daily News Macao's main daily (in Chinese) Va Kio Daily The Jornal Va Kio, a Chinese-language daily. TV TDM Teledifusão de Macau (Macao TV) |
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Arts & CultureMacau Cultural InstituteA guide to cultural events in Macau. Macao Cultural Centre Maco's Event Center includes a garden, a complex of two Auditorias and an Art Museum. Macau Museum History, traditions and diverse cultures of Macau. Macau Heritage Net Site about "The Historic Centre of Macao" a UNESCO World Heritage. Historic Centre of Macao Site of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Chinese Customs and TraditionsGlossary of Chinese Customs and Traditions. Sports Macau Kendo Association The way of sword - the official Kendo organization of Macau. |
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Business & EconomyMonetary Authority of MacaoThe Macanese central bank and bank supervisory authority. Macao Economic Services Macao economic policy in the industrial, commercial and fisheries areas. Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute A non-profit organization, which is designated to promote the trade and investment activities of the territory. World Trade Center Macau World Trade Center Macau provides the vital link that connects individual and local companies with international opportunities. Transportation Airline Air Macau Macau International Airport The airport's official site with passengers guide and flight information. TCM Macau Island Passenger Transport Company. |
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Destination Macau - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Macau: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Macau Government Tourist Office The official website of Macau Government Tourist Office. City Guide of Macau Macau for tourists with detailed descriptions of the principal touristic places in Macau. Macau Tourist Guide A Macau portal site. Casino Sands Macao Casino and entertainment complex. |
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EducationMacau Polytechnic InstituteOfficial homepage of Macao Polytechnic Institute. University of Macau Public institution of higher learning, founded in 1992. |
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Environment & NatureEnvironment Council of MacaoOfficial website of the council with information about its work and function. |
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History Chinese DynastiesTimeline of Chinese Imperial and Modern Dynasties. Macau 99 The 1999 Handover ceremony site. Macau Heritage Net Site about "The Historic Centre of Macao" a UNESCO World Heritage. Macau History Brief history of Macau. |
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SearchMacau Yellow PagesAdditional Information about MacauBBC News Country Profile: MacauBackground Notes: Macau Governments on the WWW: Macau Macau WWW Virtual Library Collection of links related to Macau and the 1999 Handover. Open Directory Project: Macau Wikipedia: Macau The World Factbook -- Macau |
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