What is the capital of Macau?

Capital	Macau
Government Type	presidential limited democracy; a special administrative region of the PRC
Currency	Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Total Area	11 Square Miles 28 Square Kilometers
Location	Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China
Language	Portuguese, Chinese (Cantonese)
GDP - real growth rate	11.9%
GDP - per capita (PPP)	$88,700.00 (USD)

What is the population of Macau?

Ethnic Groups	Chinese 95%, Macanese (mixed Portuguese and Asian ancestry), Portuguese, other
Nationality Adjective	Chinese
Nationality Noun	Chinese
Population	614,458
Population - note	note: Macau's statistical agency estimated the total population to be approximately 646,800 as of 31 December 2015
Population Growth Rate	0.85%
Predominant Language	Portuguese, Chinese (Cantonese)
Urban Population	100%

What type of government does Macau have?

• Executive Branch: chief of state: President of China XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013) head of government: Chief Executive HO Iat Seng (since... More
• Suffrage: 18 years of age in direct elections for some legislative positions, universal for permanent residents living in Macau for the... More
• Citizenship: see China More
• National Holiday: National Day (anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China), 1 October (1949); note - 20 December (1999)... More
• Constitution: previous 1976 (Organic Statute of Macau, under Portuguese authority); latest adopted 31 March 1993, effective 20 December 1999 (Basic Law... More
• Independence: none (special administrative region of China) More

What environmental issues does Macau have?

• Climate: subtropical; marine with cool winters, warm summers More
• Border Countries: regional border: China 0.34 km More
• Environment - Current Issues: NA More
• Environment - International Agreements: party to: Marine Dumping (associate member), Ship Pollution (associate member) More
• Terrain: generally flat More

How big is the Macau economy?

• Economic Overview: Since opening up its locally-controlled casino industry to foreign competition in 2001, Macau has attracted tens of billions of dollars... More
• Industries: tourism, gambling, clothing, textiles, electronics, footwear, toys More
• Currency Name and Code: Macanese Pataca (MOP) More
• Export Partners: US 48.5%, China 15.5%, Germany 7.4%, Hong Kong 5.8%, UK 5.4% More
• Import Partners: China 41.7%, Hong Kong 14.5%, Japan 6.8%, Taiwan 6.6%, South Korea 5%, France 4.3%, US 4.2% More

What current events are happening in Macau?
Source: Google News

What unique things can you discover about Macau?

• It is believed that the name Macau was derived from the A-Ma Temple, a place of worship that was built in 1448, with Matsu (the goddess of seafarers and fishermen) as its deity.
• The economy of Macau largely depends upon the
  revenue generated by tourism. Gambling is also a money-generating
  affair in the region.
• Macau is a highly humid region, with the humidity
  ranging anywhere between 75% and 90%.
• The most famous sight in Macau is probably the ruins of the Church of St Paul's, originally built in 1602 and rebuilt in 1835 after a disastrous typhoon.

What can you learn about Macau in this video?

Macau Guide YouTube, Expoza Travel

What makes Macau a unique country to travel to?

Country Description

Macau, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) since December 20, 1999, has a high degree of autonomy, except in the areas of defense and foreign policy. Macau retains its own currency, laws, and border controls. With a population of approximately 544,600, Macau covers a 29.5 square-kilometer area including the peninsula of Macau, which is connected to the PRC, and the two islands of Taipa and Coloane. Gambling and tourism are the largest sectors in Macau's economy. Facilities for tourism are well developed.

Crime

Petty street crime, including pick-pocketing, occasionally occurs in tourist areas in Macau, including in and around casinos and at the airport. You should protect your personal belongings and travel documents at all times.

Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, if you purchase them, you may also be breaking local law.

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Macau, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own. In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you. In some places, it is illegal to take pictures of certain buildings. In some places driving under the influence could land you immediately in jail. These criminal penalties will vary from country to country. There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States, and you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods.Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Macau, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not where you are going.

If you violate Macau’s laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possession of, use of, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Macau are severe, and if you are convicted of these offenses, you can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

Arrest notifications in host country: While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in a foreign country, that might not always be the case in Macau. To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained overseas.

Medical Facilities and Health Information

Several major hospitals in Macau have adequate medical facilities, and Kiang Wu and Conde de Sao Januario hospitals are able to provide emergency medical care. The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong maintains a list of medical providers in Macau on the consulate website. Highly developed medical facilities and trained personnel are available in Hong Kong, which is about an hour by jetfoil and 10 minutes by helicopter from Macau.

Safety and Security

While the Macau government does not have an office devoted solely to crime victim assistance, the social welfare department offers support to crime victims. The support includes monetary benefits, health care, psychological services, and counseling. These are available at the local Social Service Centers. You will find more resources for victims of crime in Macau in our Help for U.S. Victims of Crime in Macau information sheet. In addition, the Macau Tourism Crisis Management Office emaintains a tourism hotline (Tel: 853-2833-3000, for visitors to Macau who encounter emergency situations.

Traffic Safety and Road Conditions

While in Macau, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Macau is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Traffic moves on the left in Macau, and roads are narrow and winding. Traffic is generally congested throughout the day. Most visitors to Macau choose not to drive. Taxis are inexpensive and plentiful at the airport, ferry terminal, and gaming venues. Public buses are also inexpensive and frequent, but you may have difficulty finding them outside major tourist areas.

For specific information concerning Macau driving permits, vehicle inspection, road tax, and mandatory insurance, email the Public Security Police Force, or contact them by telephone (853) 2837 4214 or fax (853) 2852 3407 or the Macau Transport Department, 762-804 Avenida da Praia Grande, China Plaza Bldg., 2nd floor; telephone (853) 8866-6363; fax (853) 2875 0626. (Please note: This website is available only in Chinese and Portuguese).