Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China, known for its unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures. It serves as a global hub for gaming and tourism, with a high GDP per capita driven by casinos larger than those in Las Vegas. The territory features a historic peninsula and reclaimed islands like Taipa and Coloane.
Macau covers about 33 square kilometers, making it one of the world’s most densely populated areas at over 21,000 people per square kilometer. It includes a peninsula connected to mainland Guangdong and southern islands linked by bridges and reclamation projects such as Cotai.
Originally a Portuguese colony from the 16th century until its 1999 handover to China, Macau operated under “one country, two systems”. Its historic center, with sites like the Ruins of St. Paul’s, earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2005.Read more
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