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How to express Macao in sign language

Macau’s sign language expression is as follows: fingering the letters “A” and “O”. Stand upright with both hands, fingers together, palms facing outward, and move closer from both sides to the middle, symbolizing two gates.

Macau, the full name is the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It borders Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province to the north, faces Wan Chai and Hengqin of Zhuhai City to the west, faces Hong Kong across the sea to the east, 60 kilometers apart, and faces the South China Sea to the south.

In 1553, the Portuguese obtained the right to reside in Macau. On December 1, 1887, Portugal and the Qing government signed the "Draft Treaty of the Sino-Portuguese Conference" and the "Sino-Portuguese Peace and Trade Treaty", formally adopting diplomatic documents. procedures to occupy Macau and turn it into a colony.

On December 20, 1999, the Chinese government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Macao. After more than 400 years of European civilization, the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures has made Macau a unique city, leaving behind a large number of historical and cultural relics.

The Historic Center of Macau officially became a United Nations World Cultural Heritage on July 15, 2005. After Macao returned to China, its economy grew rapidly and became more prosperous than before. It is a successful example of one country, two systems.

Macau is an international free port, one of the most densely populated areas in the world, and one of the four major gambling cities in the world. Its famous light industry, tourism, hotel industry and entertainment venues have made Macau prosperous and become one of the most developed and wealthy regions in the world.