Macau is an autonomous region located on a small peninsula on the south coast of China. The country features a mix of cultural influences with giant casinos earning it a title of “Las Vegas of Asia”. Macau was a Portuguese territory until 1999.
Key Facts About Macau
| Location | Southeast coast of China |
| Capital | Macau |
| Currency | Macanese Pataca |
| Currency Conversion | 1MOP = 0.12USD |
| Climate | Humid subtropical climate |
| Population | 600,000+ (2019 est.) |
| Religion | Chinese folk religions and Buddhism |
| Language | Chinese and Portuguese are the National Language |
Top Tourist Attractions in Macau
- Ruins of St Paul’s
- Senado Square
- A Ma Temple
- Macau Tower
- Guia Fortress
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Venetian & Parisian Macao
- Macao Giant Panda Pavilion
- Travessa da Paixão
- Macau Maritime Museum