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Macau Capital: Population: 453,125 The Geography of Macau Total Size: 28 square km Size Comparison: less than one-sixth the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 22 10 N, 113 33 E World Region: Southeast Asia General Terrain: generally flat Geographical Low Point: South China Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Coloane Alto 172.4 m Climate: subtropical; marine with cool winters, warm summers The People of Macau Type of Government: limited democracy Languages Spoken: Cantonese 87.9%, Hokkien 4.4%, Mandarin 1.6%, other Chinese dialects 3.1%, other 3% (2001 census) Independence: none (special administrative region of China) National Holiday: National Day (Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China), 1 October (1949); note - 20 December 1999 is celebrated as Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day Nationality: Chinese Religions: Buddhist 50%, Roman Catholic 15%, none and other 35% (1997 est.) Economy of Macau Major Industries: tourism, gambling, clothing, textiles, electronics, footwear, toys Agricultural Products: only 2% of land area is cultivated, mainly by vegetable growers; fishing, mostly for crustaceans, is important; some of the catch is exported to Hong Kong Natural Resources: NEGL Major Exports: clothing, textiles, footwear, toys, electronics, machinery and parts Major Imports: raw materials and semi-manufactured goods, consumer goods (foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco), capital goods, mineral fuels and oils Currency: pataca (MOP) National GDP: $10,000,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $3,465,000,000 Brief History of Macau: 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 (SAR) of China on 20 December 1999. China has promised that, under its one country, two systems formula, China's socialist economic system will not be practiced in Macau, and that Macau will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs for the next 50 years. Back to Geography Home Page

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