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Macau

Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Asia · Eastern Asia

Capital
N/A
Population
631.6K
Area
30 km²
Region
Eastern Asia
Languages
Portuguese, Chinese
Currency
Macanese pataca (P)

Location on the World Map

Macau
Asia · Eastern Asia
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ContinentAsia · Eastern Asia
Neighbouring countries (1)

Famous Personality

Pansy Ho

businesswoman

She is one of Macau's most internationally prominent public figures through business and tourism development.

Local Delicacy

Portuguese egg tart

This famous Macau pastry has a flaky crust and caramelized custard filling.

National Symbols

National animalGiant panda
National birdBlack-faced spoonbill

Famous Landmark & Geography

Ruins of St. Paul's, a famous landmark of Macau

Ruins of St. Paul's

The façade of this 17th-century church is Macau's best-known historic landmark.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropVegetables

Macau has very limited agriculture, but small-scale vegetable growing has been the main local crop activity.

Most grown fruitLychee

Lychee is one of Macau's most associated traditional fruits in the Pearl River Delta setting.

Major Cities

Macau

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Alto de Coloane172 m

Major Airports

Macau International Airport · Macau
IATA MFMICAO VMMC

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Erhu

Erhu is widely recognized in Macau through Cantonese and Chinese orchestral traditions.

2
Yangqin

Yangqin is common in Chinese ensemble music performed in Macau.

3
Guzheng

Guzheng is a popular Chinese zither heard in concerts and cultural events in Macau.

4
Portuguese guitar

Portuguese guitar reflects Macau's Lusophone heritage and connection to Portuguese song traditions.

5
Drum kit

Drum kit is widely used in Macau's Cantopop, rock and contemporary live music.

Bordering Countries

China