Macau [e] or Macao [f] is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China (PRC). With a population of about 710,000 people [12] and a land area of 32.9 km 2 (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.

Feb 13, 2025 · Macau, special administrative region of China on the country’s southern coast, opposite the Pearl River estuary from Hong Hong.

Macau is a small city in the southern coast in China. Like Hong Kong, Macau also has a large amount of autonomy, with its own passport, currency, economic rules, and constitution.

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Macao is full of boundless surprises, concealing a soulful character beneath its glittering surface. Compact but overflowing with diverse experiences, this city beckons travellers with its unique blend of Chinese heritage and Portuguese influences.

Feb 12, 2025 · Explore the best of Macau beyond its casinos, from the Ruins of St. Paul’s and Macanese cuisine to serene Coloane Island and vibrant local markets.

Feb 24, 2021 · Macao, formally known as the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is the world's most densely populated region. It is located on the western Pearl River Delta along the coast of the South China Sea in Southeast Asia. Hong Kong is located to the east of Macao.

Dec 20, 2023 · 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 of the People's Republic of China on 20 December 1999.

Feb 7, 2022 · Macau (traditional Chinese: 澳門 simplified Chinese: 澳门) is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. Located across the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong, Macau was until 1999 an overseas territory of Portugal.

Macau (also spelled Macao, 澳門, Oumún in Cantonese) is a former Portuguese colony, a world-renowned gambling destination, and one of the world's most densely populated places, with a population of 667,000 people (2016) in an area half the size of Manhattan Island.