GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Macau is an autonomous region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. A Portuguese territory until 1999, it reflects a mix of cultural influences. Its giant casinos and malls on the Cotai Strip, which joins the islands of Taipa and Coloane, have earned it the nickname, ""Las Vegas of Asia."" One of its more striking landmarks is the 338m-high Macau Tower, with sweeping city views.

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COUNTRY FACTS

POPULATION

653,100

CAPITAL

GDP PER CAPITA

U.S. $110,000

LANGUAGE

Chinese, Portuguese, English

RELIGION

Folk religionist - 58.9%, Buddhist - 17.3%, Christian - 7.2%, other - 1.2%, none - 15.4%

LIFE EXPECTANCY

84.6

AREA

115.3 square kilometers (44.5 square miles)

LITERACY PERCENT

96.5%

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LOCATIONS EXPERIENCED

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A-MA TEMPLE

The A-Ma Temple is located in São Lourenço, and is dedicated to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu. Built in 1488, the temple is one of the oldest in Macau and thought to be the settlement's namesake.

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FERRY STATION

The ferry connects Macau and Hong Kong. An helicopter service is also available.

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GRAND LISBOA HOTEL

Grand Lisboa is a 47-floor, 261-meter-tall hotel in Sé, Macau. It is owned by the Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau and was designed by Hong Kong architects Dennis Lau and Ng Chun Man.

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MACAU FORTRESS (FORTALEZA)

Fortaleza do Monte is a fort in Santo António: it is the historical military centre of Macau. The Fortaleza forms part of the ""Historic Centre of Macau"" and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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MANDARIN'S HOUSE

The Mandarin's House is a historic residential complex with more than 60 rooms in the São Lourenço area of Macau. It was the residence and family home of the late Qing theoretician and reformist Zheng Guanying.

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HISTORICAL DISTRICT

The Historic Centre of Macao (Centro Histórico de Macau) is a collection of over twenty locations that witness the unique assimilation and co-existence of Chinese and Portuguese cultures.

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QUARTEL DOS MOUROS

The Moorish Barracks are colonial barracks located in the São Lourenço historical area of Macau.

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RUINS OF ST. PAUL

The Ruins of St. Paul's are the remains of a 17th-century complex in Santo António: it includes what was originally St. Paul's College and the 17th-century Portuguese church of St. Paul (formerly known as ""Mater Dei"").

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SENADO SQUARE

The Senado Square, or Senate Square, is a paved town square in Sé, and part of the Historic Centre of Macau (an UNESCO World Heritage Site).

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ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH

St. Anthony's Church is one of three oldest churches of Macau. Also known as Fa Vong Tong (Church of Flowers), it was built by the Society of Jesus to commemorate St. Anthony, Patron Saint of Catholic Marriages.

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ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH

The St. Lawrence's Church, also known as Feng Shun Tang (Church of Smooth-Sailing Wind), was built in 1558 in memory of St. Lawrence, regarded by the Portuguese as a patron saint in navigation. The church features clock and bell towers, ornate stained glass windows and chandeliers.

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TAIPA ISLAND

Taipa is an island in Macau, presently united by an artificial landfill to the island of Coloane.

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THEATRO DOM PEDRO V

The Dom Pedro V Theatre, is a historical theatre situated at Largo de Santo Agostinho in São Lourenço. It was one of the first western-style theatres in East Asia.

A-MA TEMPLE

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The A-Ma Temple is located in São Lourenço, and is dedicated to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu. Built in 1488, the temple is one of the oldest in Macau and thought to be the settlement's namesake.

FERRY STATION

Macau-Ferry-station-8065 COVER

The ferry connects Macau and Hong Kong. An helicopter service is also available.

GRAND LISBOA HOTEL

Macau-Grand-Lisboa-hotel-2200 COVER

Grand Lisboa is a 47-floor, 261-meter-tall hotel in Sé, Macau. It is owned by the Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau and was designed by Hong Kong architects Dennis Lau and Ng Chun Man.

MACAU FORTRESS (FORTALEZA)

Macau-Macau-Fortress-(Fortaleza)-6023 COVER

Fortaleza do Monte is a fort in Santo António: it is the historical military centre of Macau. The Fortaleza forms part of the ""Historic Centre of Macau"" and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

MANDARIN'S HOUSE

Macau-Mandarin_s-house-9155 COVER

The Mandarin's House is a historic residential complex with more than 60 rooms in the São Lourenço area of Macau. It was the residence and family home of the late Qing theoretician and reformist Zheng Guanying.

HISTORICAL DISTRICT

Macau-Other-pictures-Historical-district-6987 COVER

The Historic Centre of Macao (Centro Histórico de Macau) is a collection of over twenty locations that witness the unique assimilation and co-existence of Chinese and Portuguese cultures.

QUARTEL DOS MOUROS

Macau-Quartel-dos-mouros-9252 COVER

The Moorish Barracks are colonial barracks located in the São Lourenço historical area of Macau.

RUINS OF ST. PAUL

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The Ruins of St. Paul's are the remains of a 17th-century complex in Santo António: it includes what was originally St. Paul's College and the 17th-century Portuguese church of St. Paul (formerly known as ""Mater Dei"").

SENADO SQUARE

Macau-Senado-Square-3488 COVER

The Senado Square, or Senate Square, is a paved town square in Sé, and part of the Historic Centre of Macau (an UNESCO World Heritage Site).

ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH

Macau-St-Anthony_s-Church-7022 COVER

St. Anthony's Church is one of three oldest churches of Macau. Also known as Fa Vong Tong (Church of Flowers), it was built by the Society of Jesus to commemorate St. Anthony, Patron Saint of Catholic Marriages.

ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH

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The St. Lawrence's Church, also known as Feng Shun Tang (Church of Smooth-Sailing Wind), was built in 1558 in memory of St. Lawrence, regarded by the Portuguese as a patron saint in navigation. The church features clock and bell towers, ornate stained glass windows and chandeliers.

TAIPA ISLAND

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Taipa is an island in Macau, presently united by an artificial landfill to the island of Coloane.

THEATRO DOM PEDRO V

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The Dom Pedro V Theatre, is a historical theatre situated at Largo de Santo Agostinho in São Lourenço. It was one of the first western-style theatres in East Asia.

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