Introduction to the map of the Macao Special Administrative Region

Location and area: Macau is located in the Pearl River Delta on the southeastern coast of China, about 60 kilometers away from Hong Kong in the east-northeast. Macau is a peninsula with two outlying islands, Taipa and Coloane, with a total area of ??21.45 square kilometers, of which Macau is 7.84 square kilometers, Taipa is 5.78 square kilometers, and Coloane is 7.82 square kilometers. Macau and Taipa are connected by two bridges of 2.6 kilometers and 4.38 kilometers respectively. There is also a road connecting Taipa and Coloane with a length of about 2.1 kilometers. There is a narrow strip in the north of Macau and the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone in Guangdong Province, China. adjacent.

Population and language: At present, Macau has a population of about 450,000, with most of the citizens living on the Macau Peninsula, and the others living on the two outlying islands. Macau residents are mainly Chinese, with Portuguese and foreigners accounting for about 5%. Portuguese and Chinese are the current official languages, but citizens generally speak Cantonese every day, and ordinary citizens can also understand Mandarin. English is also very popular in Macau and can be used in many situations.

Climate: Macao has a mild climate throughout the year, with an average temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius. The temperature difference throughout the year ranges from 16 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. The humidity is relatively high, about 73%--90%. The annual rainfall Between 40--80 inches. October to December is the ideal season to travel to Macau, with a mild climate and low humidity. Although winter (until March) is colder, it is still sunny; in April, the temperature gradually rises; from May to September, The weather is hot. In summer, you only need to wear light cotton clothes or T-shirts; in winter, when the weather is cooler, you should prepare woolen clothes and jackets; in spring and autumn, it will be slightly cooler at night, so you should wear a sweater or jacket.

Current currency: Macau’s official currency unit is Macau Pataca (PATACA). All goods sold and services provided in Macau are calculated in Macau Pataca, but payment can also be made in Hong Kong dollars or other circulating foreign currencies. The exchange rate is based on the market determined based on the floating rate. One U.S. dollar is equivalent to approximately eight patacas; Hong Kong dollars are approximately equivalent to one hundred and three patacas. Banks, hotels or bank accounts also have services for exchanging foreign currency and traveller's checks, and the locations are moderate and very convenient. Local or foreign currency can be freely imported and exported in any quantity. In addition, credit cards can also be used in some stores in Macau.

Main attractions: Macau is located on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary on the southeastern coast of my country, 40 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong. Macau consists of the Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island. The total area is 16.92 square kilometers. 97% of the population of about 435,000 are Chinese. Although Portuguese is the official language of Macau, residents generally speak Cantonese. Macau has a history of more than 400 years and a strategic location. It has both antique traditional temples and solemn Catholic churches, as well as numerous protected cultural relics and beautiful seaside scenery along the coast.