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Nickname(s):

"Las Vegas of the East"

Demonym(s):

-

Founded:

1557

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

682 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

-

Population Density (km²):

21 300

Population Density (mi²):

55 300

-

Language:

Cantonese

Currency:

Pataca

Avg. Summertime High:

32 °C

89 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

26 °C

79 °F

Warmest Month:

August

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

19 °C

66 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

13 °C

55 °F

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Macau has become a major Casino and Leisure destination in the style of Las Vegas. The casinos in Macau have more visitors per year than those in Las Vegas. There's also an Old Town from the Colonial period with the former Portuguese fort of Fortaleza do Monte as the centerpiece.

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Senado Square

Senado Square (Senate Square) is the most popular and famous square for tourists in the city.

Girl riding a scooter

Scooters are, like in most of Asia, the most popular mode of transport.

Monte do Forte

Monte do Forte is an old fort and tourist attraction.

Tourist relaxing

Tourists are relaxing and taking photos.

Stunning views of the city

From Monte do Forte you get incredible views of Macau.

Ruins of St. Paul's

Ruins of St. Paul's

Skyline

The city may look dilapidated, but it's actually a very rich city.

Stairs from Ruins of St. Paul's

The stairs that lead down from the Ruins of St. Paul's into the city. It's an old church that was destroyed in a fire many years ago.

Narrow street

Many streets in Macau are very narrow and can feel intimidating.

Scooters

Scooters are everywhere.

Macau streets

A street in Macau.

Interesting street corner

An interesting street corner in Macau.