Macau - Wikipedia
WebMacau or Macao is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With a population of about 680,000 and an area of 32.9 km 2 (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.
Macau | History, Geography, & Map | Britannica
WebMay 5, 2024 · Macau, special administrative region (Pinyin: tebie xingzhengqu; Wade-Giles romanization: t’e-pieh hsing-cheng-ch’ü) of China, on the country’s southern coast. Macau is located on the southwestern corner of the Pearl (Zhu) River (Chu Chiang) estuary (at the head of which is the port of Guangzhou [Canton]) and stands opposite the Hong ...
Macau - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 7, 2024 · 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 in 1987, Macau became the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China in 1999.
Macao Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebFeb 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.
Macau: China's other 'one country, two systems' region - BBC
WebReuters. Macau, a former Portuguese colony, was handed back to China in 1999. Macau, a tiny former Portuguese colony, is marking the 20th anniversary of its return to China. The Special...
Macau - The World Factbook
WebDec 21, 2021 · Introduction. Background. 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.
Country Summary - World Factbook Glyph
WebColonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Macau was the first European settlement in the Far East. Macau became the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China in 1999. China promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's political and economic system would not be imposed on Macau, and …
Macau profile - BBC News
WebNov 17, 2023 · The former Portuguese colony, a near neighbour of Hong Kong, occupies a small peninsula and two islands off China's southern coast. Its economy revolves around tourism. Macau has capitalised on...
Macau summary | Britannica
WebMacau , or Macao Chinese Aomen, Special administrative region, southern China. Area: 13 sq mi (33 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 681,000.
Macau - Wikiwand
WebMacau or Macao is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With a population of about 680,000 and an area of 32.9 km2 (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.
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