ASIA

🇲🇴 Macau

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Advisory Level Level 3
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Nov 27, 2024

About Macau

Macau

Macau or Macao is a special administrative region of China. It consists of the Macau Peninsula, the islands of Taipa and Coloane, the Cotai reclamation zone between Taipa and Coloane, and several smaller islets. It borders Zhuhai to the north and west, and it lies west of Hong Kong, separated by the Pearl River estuary. With a population of about 720,000 people and a land area of 32.9 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Population 685,900
Area 30 km²
Language Portuguese
Currency Macanese pataca
GDP/Capita $72,005

Travel Advisory

Level 3 Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Macanese pataca (MOP)
GDP
$49.5B
GDP per Capita
$72,005

Development

Life Expectancy
83.2 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Asia
Area
30 km²
Population
685,900
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Languages
Portuguese, Chinese
Calling Code
+853
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
MO