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MC Flag  Macau —  (mə kou)
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Did You Know...... The most famous sight in Macau is probably the ruins of the Church of St Paul's, originally built in  »» More

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Macau History
Chinese records of Macau date back to the establishment in 1152 of Xiangshan County under which Macau was administered, though it remained unpopulated through most of the next century. Members of the South Sung (Song) Dynasty and some 50,000 followers were the first recorded inhabitants of the area, seeking refuge in Macau from invading Mongols in 1277. They were able to defend their settlements and establish themselves there.

The Hoklo Boat people were the first to show commercial interest in Macau as a trading center for the southern provinces. Macau did not develop as a major settlement until the Portuguese arrived in the 16th century. Portuguese traders used Macau as a staging
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Population: 559,846
GDP: $18,140,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 25 (sq km) 10 (sq mi)
Currency: pataca
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