Referred to as Australia. "West of the Pearl River Estuary. By the Macao Peninsula and fe68 Tsai, composed of two islands, Coloane. An area of 17 42 square kilometers. Population of 460,000 (1995). 16 after mid-century Portuguese colonists gradually occupation. The Chinese government on December 20, 1999 resumption of sovereignty, establish special administrative regions. Freeport. industry to clothing, wool spinning, and belongs to trade processing. tourism booming gambling industry.
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The west side of the Pearl River Estuary, Guangdong, China Xiangshan County (now Zhuhai) territorial area of 16.9 square kilometers, population 461,000 (1990), is the world-famous casino. Huang Jiajing, are all means by the Portuguese bribery, in order to trade with the Portuguese, rent 20,000 annual income payments. Chongzhen first year, before the Portuguese government established the Qing dynasty and established about 10 years before, Xu its management. It has about Grandma statue, so in foreign countries who called the grandmother in Hong Kong, Macao resulting in English. December 20, 1999 The People's Republic of China to resume sovereignty over Macao, the Macao Special Administrative Region was established.
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Telephone complaints Macau: Macau Macau complaints Tel :00853 -3971625 Best Travel Time: The climate is moderate, with an average temperature of about 20 ℃, temperature changes throughout the year in the 16 ℃ -25 ℃. Autumn (October to December) is to the best season of Macau, mild climate and low humidity. Winter (January to March) is cold but still sunny and misty from time to time; Every April, the temperature gradually rose, beautiful spring; May to September, the weather was hot, and sometimes of a typhoon, but the swimming and the a good time to breathe. Light summer clothes or just wear cotton t-shirt; cooler winter weather, wool clothing and jackets should be prepared; spring and autumn night will be cooler, Yichuan sweaters or jackets. Reminder: Every typhoon season, Macau will be hoisted typhoon signal No. 8 if the fly ball, the flight from Hong Kong and Macao, the vessel will be temporarily suspended, Macau-Taipa Bridge, Cotai Road will be temporarily closed, so it is best to avoid the typhoon season travel . When the typhoon hit, or stay in the room safer. Folk Festivals Macau: Macau Special Administrative Region has both Chinese and Western holiday celebrations. For local Chinese attach great importance to traditional folk festivals, such as the Lunar New Year, Ching Ming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the race will be so very lively, especially in the most exciting Chinese New Year, from the beginning New Year's Eve to midnight the following day , a large number of worshipers to travel to Barra God and pray for the coming year the Office also Shun King, Chamber voices, but also to offer incense to the public within the specified range shooting Ming Zhu, fireworks celebration, the market was filled with a festive atmosphere. In addition, some religions, customs on the festival, such as "Mother Mother Christmas", "Drunken Dragon and Lion Dance Assembly", "Our Lady of Fatima travel" and also celebration. Erected as temporary in the outdoor Theatre, staged Cantonese opera excerpts; the church and the holy religion mass travel, all kinds, fully demonstrated the characteristics of Macao, blending Chinese and Western cultures. Annual, stimulating intense Grand Prix Macau Grand Prix is the racing event with disabilities, held in November each year. During each race, players gathered from around the world were to participate in motorcycles, cars, Formula Three and other competitions, in the famous "Guia Circuit" on the Mercedes-Benz to compete for titles. Held since the previous race attracted a large number of tourists to Australia races. In addition to the big events to stimulate, the Tourism Division and Culture Department, will host the annual number of activities, such as the International Fireworks Display Contest and the International Music Festival. Macau City Map: Macau Food: Macau can be described as a blend of North and South and Western cuisine, where not only can taste the authentic cuisine of Portugal, you can also eat Macau, Cantonese, Shanghai cuisine, Japanese, Korean and Thai food. Macau, of course, can not help but try to Portugal dishes, dishes into Portugal in Macau's famous, Macau two. Macanese cuisine is eclectic of Portugal Portugal, India, Malaysia and China Cantonese cooking techniques, the original dish of Portugal improved from each other, we can say is the world's unique dishes. Such as the African chicken, chicken and spicy prawns Goa, are all from Africa, Portugal, India, learn to use spices made after cooking. There are burning oxtail, chicken Portugal, Portugal sausage, sardines, etc. are also well-known dishes. In Gangding ground, the Opera House was built in 1873 within the macauclub restaurants, and the Army built the club in 1870 are very atmosphere of the restaurant Australian restaurant Portugal national dish. Portugal's famous trotter dish of red beans, vegetable soup, Bacalhau (ie, cod, Portugal and people like to eat a salted fish, which can be used frying, roasting, baking, boiling and other cooking in different ways, no matter what method of cooking, will It is fragrant cheek teeth, food for thought) are well-known dishes. If you still prefer Chinese food, then Macau has many restaurants, from the traditional chicken, steamed fish, to the characteristics of the Beijing duck, shark fin soup, burning suckling pig, as well as shrimp dumplings, pork dumplings, flour snacks like fruit, Feel large Gourmet Kitchen. Foley is located near the new road along the new street in the most famous restaurants. Bars can be regarded as another option. Macau various types of bars, a five-star luxury hotel bar, may also have happily drinking the local pub, more music bars, guests can dance with the rhythm of African music. In recent years, Macau's famous cafe has become a new eating places. Concentrated in the more famous cafes along the South Bay Domingos President Ma Street area. Not only in the cafe to taste the unique flavor of coffee, tea and wine, as well as the Lisbon-style snacks and desserts. Looking for an affordable place to a change of taste, you can try all kinds of congee to a small restaurant, noodles, wonton dumplings Ginger milk, inexpensive and can be a big dinner. Vegetarian can go to Bodhi Monastery light vegetarian meal. At night, many of Taipa grill scented chicken, beef ribs, quail, food for thought. Very popular in recent years, Taiwan-style teahouse, mostly concentrated in the "bridge areas" and "new port Regal Court area." Concentrated in the Royal Hotel the road near a street called the second Thai restaurant specialties are rich fish, pickled chicken feet, fried shrimp cake and so on. Enjoy eating out, go back to their families want a little time, you can in the District, along the road to the Qingping Straight Street Bakery, buy wonton dumplings, almond cakes, egg rolls, crackers, peanuts, sugar, Chicken bread, meat and other snacks, is very popular. Macau Shopping: It is said that the Asia-Pacific region in Macao can enjoy the best shopping, because there is not only a wide variety of goods, but also cheaper than some areas adjacent. Jewellery, Chinese antiques, porcelain, electronic products and other commodity prices are very affordable, you can buy some back. However, to note that there is no price tag in some shops and some small shops and businesses can bargain more favorable prices can be more. Search: Clothing In the camp near Senado Square and the Red Market market area near the three lights along the tailor's shop or stall you can buy different fabrics and different prices for Chinese-style clothing, but also to buy the cheaper price of clothing exports processing plant overcapacity or defective garments. Reminder: 1, in a number of cheap tailors can not try on the clothes sold are not refundable, but the store is equipped with tape and Asia, Europe, the U.S. size conversion table, so the time of purchase, be sure to choose the right size clothing. 2, some clothes, very cheap price, be sure to check whether there are flaws, these clothes are likely not pass quality inspection of the factory defective. Furniture and antiques Coloane in Macao Peninsula and the city, many shops selling antiques and fine antique genuine products, these stores are concentrated in the Senado Square in the vicinity of the three bus Tai Ruins Street, Haystack Street and Church Street Kao. A lot of antique furniture from China, and has been carefully refurbished process, repair the damaged parts, metal parts and other updates. In addition, it also uses a new high-quality antique furniture made of wood. Many shops are equipped with furniture catalog, whether it is popular or classical style, may request made in accordance with the style of the photo. In addition to furniture, as well as other antique wooden lacquer box, bronzes, old coins, wood carvings of different sizes, all kinds of heirloom, an ancient Chinese calligraphy and painting is everything. Tips: 1, store staff can speak many languages, but also good business, the customer can be very detailed introduction to the origin of furniture and antiques and materials and so on. 2, if the purchase is genuine antiques, must not forget to ask for a certificate. And most stores have freight services, commodities can be shipped to the buyer where it is needed, and reasonably priced. Portugal Wine However, the world famous wine of Portugal, in the purchase before you can go to the Wine Museum, learn to distinguish from douro or from different areas such as wine alentejo to distinguish between green and red wines, wine tasting quality of the knowledge of Porto. All supermarkets in Macau, and even small shops are selling wine. In the port, airport and border duty-free shops are within a variety of wine, visitors come and gone it is easy to buy. Wine prices range from MOP 30 worth of ordinary table wine, but also a few hundred dollars worth MOP old Chen Porto superior brewing. Jewelry In the Hotel Lisboa, the new road and the road near the Horta e Costa, there are many good reputable jewelry store. In the Ruins of St. Paul, near the Barrier Gate and Bishop Hill booths selling souvenirs you can buy some simulation jewelry, style and price are good. Tips: be sure to purchase expensive jewelry to a reputable store. Buy expensive goods, and comparing a few shops the best, do not forget to obtain a copy of the warranty card, but also keep the receipt. Traditional food Almost all the districts in Australia shops selling dried seafood, spices and other traditional Chinese foods and herbs, seafood shops are generally large-scale focus on the new road and Avenida Horta e Costa crowded areas such as shopping, sell different grades of shark fin, mushrooms, dried shrimp , abalone and dried scallop and so on. Fulong New Street area of dried seafood shops are particularly concentrated. Taipa known for its traditional pastry. Old Town in Taipa, many generations of the bakery, the official but also street there are many. Macao's many bakeries are selling a variety of delicious sweets and cakes. The most famous and most special cakes have almond cakes, egg rolls, wife cake, famous egg tarts, coffee shops and bakeries most of all. Cameras, video cameras and electronic products A lot of camera equipment Macao line and all the big department stores are selling the most advanced electronic products, cameras and video cameras, which is located in the new road and Avenida Horta e Costa is located in the three lights near the shops sold goods to the two new models, quality superior, the price is cheaper. Tips: When buying these goods must be to a certain scale shop, buy later, be sure to obtain warranty and receipt. In addition, the brand should consider before buying a good, best not to buy in small shops are not familiar with the brand. Crafts Macau has many shops selling parts from China and other Asian arts and crafts, located in Taipa, near the Hyatt Regency Hangzhou Street, there are many shops selling traditional crafts, such as the Chinese tea _set_s, clothing and musical instruments. Store design and unique shape of simple decoration pebble pool is also very unique. China Macau china very cheap price, you can also customize some of their favorite style factories. Ruins of St. Paul near the shops and stores along the new road, there are many interesting and unique antique porcelain. Art Painting Macau has many local and artists from different countries, their works are often exhibited in local galleries. Generally HAD exhibition, Orient Foundation, the Tourism Bureau and the Tourism Activities Centre's underground venues, the exhibitions are usually available for purchase. Exhibition will be published in local newspapers and the news, if you travel when you can look at these messages. Traditional Chinese painting in the new road near the General Post Office, you can buy arts and crafts shop, on the paintings in the Kao Church Street store. Postcards, books, printed matter Ruins of St. Paul in the vicinity of the store can buy different kinds of postcards and other novelty. However, if you want to buy some really interesting and good quality books and works of local artists can go to the Home Department, small shops within the building. andersljungstedt of "an historical sketch of the portuguese __set__tlements in china and of the romancatholic church and mission and descriptions of the city of canton" (1832 first edition) and williamc.hunter of "an american in canton" (1825-44) books, vividly describes the nineteenth century, Macau, these books Puwen Books, Maritime Museum and the many hotels in the bookstores. Shopping search Best Shopping Area The other side of the road in the new, there is also a shopping area. Along the side of the Su Yali healers HAD to go up to Fraser Street, New Street, sub-right, there are two rows of restored, built in the nineteenth century, Chinese-style buildings, is the former red-light district, where shops selling jewelry, antiques and even live snakes. Red Market is located in Avenida Almirante loopholes and some La Avenida Horta e Costa at the junction of the busy business market, vendors sell all kinds of dry goods, fresh produce, fish and meat. In addition, the market also sold poultry, vegetables, flowers, fruit and other goods. Avenida Horta e Costa, from the foot of the red pine market until the second Flora Garden only, is a shopping street. Several of them sell fashion, shoes, electronics, cameras boutiques. Horta e Costa on both sides of the high street can buy a small cheap goods. The three historic area has all kinds of small shops lights and small stalls, a wide range of goods, the price is cheap. Hou Kong market (Taipa) Area in Taipa Macau market, every Sunday 11:00-20:00 in the Old City Taipa before the fire, the bunker Street, Virtue Street, teal Yonge Street and Health held. Stalls selling traditional crafts, souvenirs, merchandise, toys, clothing ┅ ┅. Everything, bringing about. For the convenience of motorists, the market next to the parking lot. Transportation: Bus 11,22,28 a, 30,33, and 34 or 15 bus ride Coloane Open-air markets Macau's most popular open-air market near the Ruins of St. Paul is located along St. Paul Street transferred to Haystack Street, again laid down a narrow lane to the next camp before the Centre Street at the junction of Main Street and off, passes through a number of antique shops, tailors shops and other small shops after they reached a fork in the road. Before and after the street from the fork in the relationship began, hawkers display their goods Aberdeen paved by gravel road. There are all kinds of pottery, figurines, historical memorabilia and other old items. Another open-air market in the Kang Gongmiao near Fifth Street and the beach in October between New Street, this area is the center of the old bazaar. Duty-free shops and boutiques Friendship Road, The Landmark Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal and the adjacent New Yaohan department store has a number of high-class boutiques, selling world famous brand clothing and embellished. Garden in the South Bay near the Avenida Infante D. Henrique, and new roads have brought together a number of brand-name stores. In addition, the hotel's shopping malls, such as Hotel Lisboa Macau, Hotel Sintra and the New Century Hotel, Aberdeen, are also famous gathering places. In addition to designer fashion and embellished, but in these stores can buy duty-free perfume and cosmetics, senior children's clothing and cheap electronics products. Terminal, Macau International Airport has duty free shops. Museum shops and souvenir shops Macau Macao to buy souvenirs, souvenirs can be sold to the Museum Department. Macau Grand Prix Museum of the sale at the sale held in Macau, the most important sporting events, particularly the World Formula Three Series of books, videos and other souvenirs. Maritime Museum of the sale at the sale of some books and imaginative illustrations of souvenirs, such as a unique sailing model, these old sailing around the waters around Macau. In addition, there are other well-designed souvenirs related to navigation. Senado Square consultation with the tourism authorities of all kinds can be found at the Macau-themed souvenirs. For example: postcards, posters, books and more. New Yaohan Department Store Macau's most popular large-scale shopping malls, their goods true, full, new, unique, cheap, authentic Japanese goods to the majority of goods, especially electrical appliances, cameras, full range, prices are higher than the domestic as well as Hong Kong is much cheaper. Address: Opposite the Macau Ferry Terminal Sintra Shopping Sintra Shopping Centre is the ideal designer clothes and leather goods shopping, where you can find many foreign brands of clothes, accessories, leather products. Address: Avenida John IV, Hotel Sintra Port nostalgic soda shop in Macau This is something of a nostalgia store specializing in selling, although the shop is not large, but the full range of goods, toys, magazines, comic books, antique lighting, antique cigarette case, gas bottles, everything old banknotes and other collectibles. Address: Ground Floor, 58 Fruit Street, Macau Transportation: External Traffic Aviation Airliner Taipa Macau International Airport is located, there are 10 airlines routes between Macau and mainland China, the Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan, between different cities. Macau Ferry Terminal, Macau International Airport is 15 minutes by car to the closing 20 minutes, to the Cotai Frontier takes 5 minutes. Macau International Airport airport is 20 patacas. Passengers to mainland China need to pay 80 yuan a passenger service fee of MOP ,2-12-year-old child passenger service costs 50 yuan MOP. However, both tourists and direct border exhumation due to unexpected events and visitors can be exempted from airport passenger service charges. Helicopter Hong Kong and Macao helicopter is the most convenient means of transport, from the Asia-Pacific airlines and Helicopters Hong Kong Limited joint ventures, only 16 minutes or so, outside the Passenger Terminal Building Hong Kong helipad landing. Time: Macau - Hong Kong 9:00 am-22: 30, Hong Kong - Macao 9:30-22: 59. Every 30 minutes. Tickets: Macau - Hong Kong: MOP / HK 1,205 yuan (usually), MOP / HKD 1,414 million (weekends and holidays.) Hong Kong - Macau: 1,268 HK dollars (usually), 1,477 HK dollars (weekends and holidays.) Fare includes taxes and fees above. Highway Macau - Guangzhou Macau Masters Hotel near the railroad station every day 8:00-18:30 related differences are air conditioned bus, bound for Guangzhou, 30 minutes, by car about 2.5 hours; the same time there are cars bound from Guangzhou to Macau. Tickets: HK 55 yuan or so. Note: The differences Kwan Motor Road Co., Ltd. does not apply for entry visas for foreign visitors and tourists of different nationalities in the Beaconsfield pass the necessary immigration clearance time is not the same, in order not to lose time, passengers can exit directly from the closing, the Beaconsfield pass good entry procedures, the Beaconsfield border outside the building the second floor of the elevator to the underground station related discrimination by car. If the passenger does not think of Beaconsfield car, you can also 1 hour before driving to the station car related differences in Macau. Closing hours :7:00-0: 00. Beaconsfield border opening hours :7:30-0 building: 00. In addition, Macau and Mainland China from the second major Jiao land route out of the Lotus, by the way visitors can access through the Checkpoint of Macau, travel time is 9:00-20:00. Shipping Macau - Hong Kong Many visitors to Macau are from the Hong Kong Immigration, Hong Kong and Macau is only 60 km between the piece of the world's busiest waterways is one of the channel. Macau - Hong Kong ships between the frequency is fixed, the flight between Hong Kong Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal and Macau Ferry between the passenger terminal, passengers can also enjoy the boat during the beauty of the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong Island landscape. Turbo Jet "turbojet" 24 hour passenger service, the entire 1 hour, on board beverages, snacks available. Flights out of Macau: 9:45,13:15,16:15; Kowloon out frequency: 8:05,11:15,14:45,17:30. Tickets: MOP Ordinary -162 131 yuan RMB; deluxe -261 MOP 233 yuan RMB; VIP Cabin MOP 932 yuan -1,566 million. Hong Kong - Macau There are two Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, opened the island shipping services, passenger and more generally in the Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal. Here are some of the public bus, minibus terminus, the traffic is very convenient, there are public buses to the airport. Shun Tak Centre, equipped with passenger terminal, apron, major hotels and travel agencies at the consultation, China Travel Service branch, the Macao Special Administrative Region Government Tourist Office in Hong Kong office. From Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport to Macau Ferry Terminal you can take the following vehicles: Airport Express: Take the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, HK 90 yuan or so, every 10 minutes, time 5:50-0:48 and then take a taxi to the Macau Ferry Terminal, HK 15-20 yuan. air-conditioned bus No. a11: After the third stop on the airport to the Macau Ferry Terminal, HK 40 yuan per 15 minutes, time 5:00-0:48. Taxi: HK 350-400 yuan Reminder: 1, 28 days in advance ticket booking, holiday bookings ahead of the best, and buy a round trip ticket. 2, Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal in Shun Tak Centre and Macau Ferry Terminal are all dedicated channel in advance of embarkation. 3, the Macau Ferry Terminal and heliport is located in the Macao Peninsula, the Outer Harbour, close from the New Yaohan Department Store. To Hong Kong offers all kinds of vessels and helicopters outlets, travel agencies, restaurants and duty-free shops. Duty-free shops selling alcohol and tobacco prices lower than Hong Kong. In addition, there are shops selling locally produced sweets and other delicacies. Macao - Shenzhen - Macau Macau Macau Ferry Terminal to Shenzhen Fu Yong Ferry Terminal between a jet flight, 4 classes a day off between the two container terminals in the distance about 36 miles, about 1 hour by boat. The route by 32 nautical miles per hour flying cat catamaran type, with a total capacity of 266 people. Sail time 11:15,15:00 Macau, Shenzhen's sailing time 9:30,13:30. Children over 1 year old must buy a ticket. Tickets: HK 172 yuan RMB -272 Internal Transport Bus (bus) Macau city buses and mini buses have large, especially in between Taipa and Coloane, the frequency is very close, the stations are used, the Puwen description of any license of the bus routes. All buses are no ticket, and have air conditioning. And from the Macao Peninsula and Taipa Island a bus between the 11,22,28 a, 30,33 and 34 Road; to the airport are ap1 Road; bus 21,21 a, 25,26, and 26a Road from Macau, Taipa and Road between the rings. Each bus in the city of Macau 2.5 yuan to 3.3 yuan Taipa, Coloane to 4-5 million, to the black sand beach, 5 yuan, 3.3 yuan to the Macau International Airport. In addition, there are also many shuttle buses in the streets of downtown Macau. Bus Time: 6:00 or 6:25-0:00. Reminder: If travelers can avoid peak travel time to work, you can more easily take any transport to various tourist attractions. Visitors can also owned a better map of Macau, for inspection purposes. Taxi (Taxi) Macao's taxi body is black, the roof is the cream. 1.5 km off MOP 10, 200 Mega received after 1 yuan each, waiting for customers parking charges 1 yuan per minute, if the luggage, subject to 3 yuan each. Between the Macao Peninsula, Taipa and no additional cost, from Taipa to Coloane, in addition to fares, the Surcharge 2 million; by the Macau Peninsula Coloane Island is close to 5 yuan for an additional fee. Macau also call a cab service called "Radio Taxis", the body is bright yellow, if you need a cab, you may call the reception desk (Tel: 519519,3988800), indicating the location, the total station will send a car shuttle. The same charges and taxi. Tips: Macau has a taxi driver in Portugal, written in three languages, English popular tourist attractions, maps, brochures, if you can find a taxi driver borrowed a look, you can also ask about the situation to the driver . Car Rental Rent A Car Macau offers jeep rental companies, each vehicle can carry four people, usually cost from 450 yuan MOP, weekends and holidays from 500 yuan MOP. General 9:00-18:00 count day. Where the age of twenty, hold an international driving license can rent this jeep. Car Rental Company: China National Corporation (avisrent-a-car) Address: Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Phone: (853) 336789/701786 Fax: (853) 314 112 Hong Kong Office Tel: (852) 2559-6513 Happy Car Rental Co., Ltd. (happymokes) Address: Macau Ferry Terminal Arrival Hall, Room 1025 Phone: (853) 439393/726868 Fax: (853) 726 888 Hong Kong Office Tel: (852) 2541-2011 Rent a motorcycle (motorcycle) Fine spot for motorcycles Leasing Co., Ltd. (newspottourismbikerental, ltd.) Address: Macau Port Reclamation ae Zhu Kuan Building, Shop Street, London Underground Phone: (853) 750880/751852 Fax: (853) 751 852 Rent a bike (bicycle) If you want a relaxed way to roam leisurely Macao, riding a bike is a good choice. Aberdeen city in the islands, parks and other places can Carmo rental bike. Reminder: Macau Taipa Jiao ban on riding a bicycle. Tricycle Pedicab is the most characteristic of Macau transport, now is not the main public transport, and it is a good tourist transport, especially roaming pedicab ride South Bay, West Bay area, breezy, beautiful pleasant. In the Lisboa hotel pier and a lot of tricycles, car driver who squatted money, while chatting, smoking, customers to the car pulled slowly walking down the street. Tricycle is very slow, you can properly appreciate the street, you can at any time to stop shooting. They also cater to guide the driver, refer to the guests Huan Macau attractions, Wherever he went, they stopped some refer Huan, guests visit and then go to the next spot, arbitrary strong. Cost: there is no uniform fees, the driver needs and bargaining, the general MOP 150-200 yuan / hour. Sea swim Maritime Museum every day (except Tuesday) are boat tours, routes are mainly in the inner harbor and tourist tower. Visitors can enjoy boat around the harbor view. The starting location is at sea tour the Maritime Museum next to the number one port. Nostalgic trip Take one kind of shape is modeled on the British royal family sedan in 1920, to major tourist attractions. This car is called "luxury antique classic cars," antique decoration inside, can take 9 people at a cost of 300 yuan MOP / hour. Macau Accommodation: visit to Macau, from the device class five-star hotel (Hotel) to the economy of the hotel, from villas to apartments, or even fine resort hotels, a large choice. In normal times, most do not need the hotel room booked in advance, and during weekends, holidays, in particular a number of major festivals and events such as the Lunar New Year, Easter, Christmas, during the Grand Prix Grand Prix with disabilities, as well as in July, August months of the tourist season, the hotel often packed, so best to book the room first. Some hotels in the tourist season, the relatively large price discount. Complete a variety of entertainment can be said that the common characteristics of Macau hotel, many hotels and even a sauna club, so that visitors can not go out to enjoy the service. Notable are: the Golden Mile Golden Mile hotel sauna, Lisboa Hotel Lisboa health sauna, new ports of Tianhe Hotel Fortuna nightclub, the new President Hotel Galaxy nightclub port, the most famous is the Grand Lisboa Hotel Lisboa field. Tips: Macau charged the room rate than the hotels, but also an additional 10% service charge and 5% government tax. Entertainment Macau: Macau is tiny, has attracted visitors from all over the world can not but thanks to its colorful entertainment, both mysterious and charming, and full color city. The annual Green Grand Prix, when Phi who will gather around the master and tourists; Macao's gaming industry is known to have "bet port," said; large sauna, nightclubs and other nightlife is also a Macau important part. Macau is a city that never sleeps, many shops, bars and restaurants are open all night, even late at night, visitors can enjoy a gourmet meal. Go to Macau Macau gaming and entertainment experience, it can not be actually been to Macau. There are eight casinos in Macau, which are located in the Hotel Lisboa, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kingsway Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, New Century Hotel, Holiday Inn, New Street, the river the sea the road with the new Golden Palace Casino, the other The Jockey Club also is located within one (Every Saturday and Sunday 11:00 to 3:00 the next day opening), the other casinos are open 24 hours. The main types of gambling are lucky gambling, dog racing, horse racing, soccer / basketball betting, there are nine casinos, including the Imperial Palace casino, holiday, gold wall casino, casino back to power, and some are located in Lisboa, Mandarin Oriental, Golden Mile, the Hyatt Hotel and the new century, are twenty-four hours open. Entertainment gaming in general are equipped with the following items: baccarat, blackjack, roulette, French roulette, fan tan, size, shaking silver machine. Free flow of entertainment, do not charge admission fees, the venue did not dress restrictions. Casino entrance hung a sign "no gambling win, good cheer light note, spare cash to play, to keep entertaining." All casino operators by STDM, so the same rules of the casino. Casinos only accept bets MOP or HK, if held by the foreign tourists can go to the nearby money exchange shop or bank exchange. In addition, the road Taipa Kewei Na Jockey Club race night in the summer, Blanc Old Macau Avenida General Yi Park, dog racing games there are night events, these events are to take bets, exciting event, worth a visit. Macau numerous sauna, night club is also good place for leisure. Some of these clubs with "first-class environment", "best to enjoy the" well-known; some of the "crazy burlesque" to attract customers; also have to "even hired Japan unveils Thai girl or national beauty" to attract customers. Comfortable, light color and soft, good service, constitutes a nightclub spectacular variety of factors. In addition, the Mona Lisa Lisboa two performances each night of "Crazy Paris Show", back in brilliant stage "table dance" performance, the nightlife of Macau to add more mystery. Reminder: 1, Macau casinos are free to enter, no admission fee, visitors under the age of 18 and 21 years of age are not allowed into the local people to enter the entertainment field there is no dress restrictions, but still neat as well. 2, into the casino is best not to carry large bags, due to the storage lot of trouble, do not bring cameras into the camera, which allowed to take photographs. 3, the casino only accepts MOP, HK bet that if those who hold foreign currency can be a first window for chips. Each method is a minimum stakes gambling and maximum bet, gamblers according to their own in the "strength" free to bet. Abbreviations: O Location: Located on the coast of the South China Sea west of the Pearl River estuary, by the Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island consists of three parts, north and connected to Zhuhai Special Economic Zone, Guangdong Province, west across the Lotus Bridge and interlinked Hengqin Island in Zhuhai City, across the East and Hong Kong across the sea, only 60 km away. Administrative divisions: Macau, including Macau peninsula and Taipa, Coloane Island, Administrative Services are governed directly by the Macau Government, Macau, City Hall and the only island town hall _set_ for managing the Peninsula and Islands of municipal affairs. Peninsula is divided into five areas, there is no district administrative authorities, but geographical division, district to district named after the main church (which actually is the original parish of the Catholic Church.) Five areas are: the parish of Fatima, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Lazarus Church District, lobby area, the wind along the parish Area: 27.3 square kilometers Population: 503,000 Nationality: Chinese-based, Portugal and other foreigners account for about 5% Language: Chinese, Portuguese (official), English Religion: Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity Currency: Macau currency, the yuan, HK International Code: 853 Landscape: Ruins of St. Paul and Ma Temple is the landmark, but also will go to Macau attractions. Macao (macau) after Chinese and Western culture is the product of 400 years running, today, Macau many attractions, Chinese and foreign construction and street and have become solidified culture exudes its unique charming atmosphere, after hundreds of years for Macao witness the storm. Macao concentrated in the bustling City Hall area, including St. Paul's Church has become a symbol of Macau. Macau gaming revenue comes mainly from tourism and transit trade and transport port. General to all visitors to Macau Special Administrative Region of the major casinos around to race on. In Macau, the race has become a culture from the gambling and entertainment, in addition, there are numerous Macau casino, dog racing and other gaming and entertainment market place to attract tourists or vice versa. "Silver City Gate East High Department, actually threw in millions." Known to the gaming industry in Macao, Las Vegas and the United States and Morocco and Mongolia Carlo casino and said the top three, they have been the crown as the "Oriental Las Vegas." Gaming promote tourism, it has also become one of four economic pillars of Macao and the main source of foreign exchange. Macao's gaming industry are lucky gambling, greyhound racing, horse racing, pigeon ticket (lottery), and other operating income are substantial. Macau's casinos in Las Vegas and the United States compared to Atlantic City, although its buildings, facilities and levels are relatively less busy, but here are some of the gamblers bet on it under the staggering, usually in a few cases they stage the amount of gambling gambling casinos accounted for half of total revenue. Since Macau's unique geographical location and historical background, so there is a strong tradition of Macao Cultural connotations of Chinese culture and to maintain quality of the Portuguese culture as a parallel coexistence of Western culture culture is a kind of Chinese culture-based, compatible with Portuguese culture diverse colors of the communion culture. Macau was once a religious and cultural center, both Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism and other ancient Chinese religion, but also after the introduction of Catholicism, Christianity, Islam and other religions, religious and cultural diversity in Macau has also been fully demonstrated, Catholic, Christian , Buddhism, Taoism, and Matsu have reservations here. Such as the Ruins of St. Paul combines the essence of Eastern and Western architecture, is the mutual tolerance and Western religious masterpiece. Macau is a beautiful place, like a garden city. The beauty of Macau to make it a tourist destination. Macau has 45 million residents, but tourists coming to Macau each year as much as 800 million people. Macao beautiful natural scenery and unique cultural landscape to attract a different color, different faces of the people. Macao Peninsula narrow, the terrain ups. Guia Hill, facing west toward the Yangshan, Persimmon Hill, Lin san, screws Hill, Hill, Green Island, different style, became the Macau scenic spots. Persimmon Hill had been turned into a fort Macanese, converted in 1616, built a solid stone wall, just like a European castle, imposing, ancient cannons are still more doors, board view, can be overlooking the scenery in Australia. Macau's architecture, what parameters mixed, varied and there are Chinese in the old house compound, but also Western-style Mansion; the Ming and Qing of the temple, there are quaint European-style church. Now added a lot of imposing appearance of the modern high-rise buildings, ancient and modern of building construction, are all in place, unique atmosphere. As the islands of Taipa, Coloane two islands, the development of relatively slow in the past, but with the Macau-Taipa Bridge, the Friendship Bridge and the completion of Taipa and Coloane coherent road, two islands in recent years has excited. Taipa Island, in particular, the new building stands not only international airport, more universities, hotels, horse racing and colored houses. Quiet mountain road around the island, Tianchou distribution throughout the cottage, a rustic charm of rural scenery and rural areas. In recent years, the authorities in Taipa, Coloane mountain opened up a walking trail along the diameter of the line, not only physically, but also enjoy the Cotai scenery, breathtaking, Macau residents and visitors a good way to picnic, a good place. Macao, scenic, quiet environment, rich in tourism resources for residents and visitors tour and leisure to many. In 1992, co-sponsored by the Macao eight communities _select_ed, 43 from Macao, _select_ed tourist attractions called "mirror sea Changhong", "Barra Zi Yan", "Three Palestinian shrines", "Puji the beautiful," " Lighthouse pines, "" House Probes Park "," Taipa "," black sand breathe "and" Macao Eight ", widely promulgated to promote tourism and attract more tourists. There are some very unique sites that attract many tourists come here especially, night more lovely people like being in the European cities.
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Macau Overview
Macao Special Administrative Region of the regional flag and regional names Macao Special Administrative Region (Puwen: Regiao Administrativa Especial de Macau da República Popular da China English: Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China Pinyin: Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó àomén Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū). Referred to Macau (Puwen: Macau English: Macau / Macao Pinyin: Aòmén). Flag Emblem of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the Regional Emblem Emblem of the Macao Special Administrative Region has five stars, lotus flower, bridge and sea water, to green as the background. Emblem of the middle five stars, lotus flower, bridge, sea, surrounded by Chinese writing "Macao Special Administrative Region" s Government of Macao under the name "MACAU". Regional emblem of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the meaning and the same flag. State Republic of China (the People's Republic of China) Administrative Division Macao Special Administrative Region of the "parish" as unit of administrative division, the Macao Peninsula, there are five parishes (including the parish of Fatima, Kao parishes, Lazarus Church District, the wind along the parish hall area). Carmo, Taipa Island belongs to the parish, the road around the island belongs to St Francis of Assisi parish, in addition to a Cotai reclamation area Language Macao official languages are Chinese, Pu Wen. According to "the Macao SAR Basic Law," Article IX, "Macao Special Administrative Region of the executive authorities, legislature and judiciary, in addition to Chinese, can also use the Pu Wen, Pu Wen is also the official languages." Macao, Chinese (Cantonese, Hokkien, Mandarin) for the everyday language of the resident population of more than 95% compared with 0.6% of the population of Portuguese, the rest of the population in English, Tagalog and other languages. Government Macao, Macao Special Administrative Region Government is the executive organ. The Chief Executive is the head of the government. Government of Macao Special Administrative Region established Division, Bureau, and offices. Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region is the head of the Central People's Government and the Macao Special Administrative Region. Incumbent Chief Executive Edmund Ho Hau Wah (Edmund Ho Hau Wah, 1999 年 12 月 20 日 present). Macao Special Administrative Region of the third term Chief Executive. Established Portuguese obtain residency: 1557 Portuguese occupation: December 1, 1881 Republic of China resumed the exercise of sovereignty: December 20, 1999 have used "Portugal is Macau" flag (1887-1999) Area Region's land area of 29.2 square km (2007), Macao's total area as the coastal land reclamation and has been expanded. Since are not clearly defined "boundary waters management", the water area accounting for 0% of the whole area, the coastline 44 km (CIA). Elevation The lowest point for the South China Sea region, elevation 0 meters. The highest point of the tower Tong Shan (Coloane Alto), elevation of 172.4 meters. Population District population 549,200 people (July 2008, the Macao Statistics and Census Service, the world No. 163 countries and regions), population density 18,901 people / sq km (2007, countries and regions in the world the first one). Region's population growth rate of 2.0%, the birth rate 8.69 ‰, mortality rate 3.43 ‰, the proportion of 0.92:1 of men and women, average life expectancy of residents in the region 84.33 years (2008, countries and regions in the world the first two, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency). National Chinese residents accounted for 94.3% of total population, Portuguese and Filipino residents of 5.7%. Religion Buddhist population in the region accounted for 50%, Catholics 15%, no religious beliefs, and other teaching followers accounted for 35% (1997 CIA). GDP MOP 153.61 billion yuan (in 2007, up 27.3% over the previous year, about 15,997 U.S. dollars, the world No. 108 countries and regions, the World Bank statistics). MOP per capita GDP 292,165 (about $ 36,357, 2nd province in China, behind Hong Kong). Human Development Index 0.909 (high, 4th province in China, behind Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai; world countries and regions, 25-bit) Currency MOP (Macau Pataca, MOP). Goods sold in Macao and service charges shall be provided to MOP, but which can also use Hong Kong dollars or other currency. Determined by market rates of exchange rate fluctuations. Time Zone Macau Standard Time (Macau Standard Time, MST) (UTC +8) International domain name abbreviation . Mo Calling Code +853 Macau (Macau) is one of the two regions of the PRC, the Pearl River Delta in the west of the southeast coast of China, the Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane and Cotai four components, the total area of 29.2 square kilometers more than 50 million people live, which makes the world's most densely populated Macao areas. Macau, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, north Gongbei connection; West and belong to the Wan Chai and Hengqin Zhuhai City of Hope. The east is another Special Administrative Region - Hong Kong 60 km apart, separated by the middle of the Pearl River Estuary. The 16th century, Macau was the Portuguese loan, which has become Europe's first piece of territory in East Asia. December 20, 1999, Portugal ended the rule of Macao, the handover of the PRC. In the "two systems" policy, Macau enjoys "Macao people governing Macao" and a high degree of autonomy. In these 400 years, the Eastern and Western cultures coexist Macao integration into a unique city: the tradition of both antique temples, there are solemn church of God, there are many historical and cultural heritage, and scenic spots along the beautiful waterfront . Macau is "the world's four Las Vegas" one. His famous textiles, toys, tourism, hotels and casinos make Macau focused. Therefore, Macau is also the world's most affluent cities.
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History
澳门 历史沿革
City Name Origin Macau is a small fishing village before it or the name Ho Ho mirror Australian mirror, because it was parked mouth can be called "O", so called "Macao." Macau and nearby oyster-rich (ie, oysters), oyster shell wall bright as a mirror, Macau is known as the Ho mirror. Descendants of this name to a more elegant, "Ho mirror." Qianlong published in "Macao Discipline slightly," said: "Ho mirror name, with the" History of the Ming. "Fifty-six things, the north and south and a half, with Southern and Northern Bay, you can berthing. Or say two South Bay, regulation round as a mirror, Gu Yue Ho mirror. "From this name, but also come out of Macau, the sea mirror, mirror, a series of Macau alias sea. The name is derived from the fishermen in Macau, a Chinese goddess is revered ─ ─ days later, Matsu, her mother, also known as Mother. It is said that a fishing boat in sunny, calm day voyage, suddenly encountered squally thunderstorms, fishermen in distress. Critical juncture, a young girl stood out, ordered the storm to stop. Even the wind stopped, the sea also restored calm sea fishing boats safely reached the mirror port. Ashore, the girl walked towards Barra Hill, when suddenly a halo of light, the girl turns into a wisp of smoke. Later, it landed in her place, built a temple dedicated to the days, called the Mazu Temple. Jiajing thirty six years (1557), the Portuguese from the time of the Ming of Macao, Guangdong local government to obtain residency, becoming the first Europeans to enter China. It was reported that the Portuguese from the Ma Temple (Ma Kok Temple) near the landing place name here to ask the locals, because in the near-Ma Temple, the locals would say "Barra", then Macau would be named "Macau" (" Barra "Portuguese transliteration.) Footprint of 5,000 years ago, our ancestors Southern Song Dynasty China and China began to _set_tle there A few hundred thousand years, although there are deserted reach of Macao, but after all, just send boats moored with the monsoon land. People have speculated that the Chinese _set_tled the Macao Peninsula, is the occasion of overturning in the Southern Song dynasty. When hundreds of thousands of South Song Junmin boat along the long drive to Macau, and some may have _set_ foot on the peninsula to learn fresh water, find food, and some may even desolate place this piece into the hiding place of the provision. Called on the Macao Peninsula, called "Yongfu Ancient Society" of the pear head into the Earth Temple, it is said that Yong was built in the Southern Song Dynasty. About the Southern Song Dynasty to the early Yuan Dynasty, the Macao peninsula Mong Ha, Ho mirror and other places, is to _set_tle the _set_tlement of the Macau Ruins of St. Paul. Since then, Macao began a little human habitation, but because of local small, lack of arable land, properties less, based on the reproduction of life is not easy. Until the mid-sixteenth century, the Ming emperors Jiajing, a local is still bleak. Densely thin, only to send boats moored. Formation of Macao Portuguese Macau was originally limited to only live in the south, Prince by the jurisdiction of Goa, in 1623, the Portuguese government also appointed as the first Mashi Jia Road, Governor of Macau. From Spain in 1640 when the Portuguese rule, Macao has not been surrendered by the Spanish, they were granted, "City of the Holy Name of God" (Cidade do Nome de Deus) in the title. The history of the cultural exchange between Macao world famous, the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, "Western Learning" in the district play an important role in the functioning of the world economy also play a major role. After the first Opium War, September 20, 1844, Queen Maria II of Portugal, Macau was declared a free port; 1849, Portugal ceased to China to pay rent and occupation of Macau Border Gate. In 1851, the Portuguese occupation of Taipa. In 1863, occupation of the Tap Seac, Sagan, Newbridge, pear head and Shek Tong Street. In 1864, then occupied Coloane. In 1879, occupation of Lung Tin Estate. In 1883, occupation of Portugal Mong Ha, Lai Chi Wan, Shek O and Green Island. In 1887, the Government of Portugal and the Qing government has signed a "draft agreement between China and Portugal meeting" and "good commercial treaty between China and Portugal and" require "perpetual occupation and Macao and Portugal is the land of Australia and Portugal control it at the same area." In 1896, the Portuguese attempt to re-occupy the size of nearby Hengqin Island, but failed. In 1908, Portugal requested development community, and to delimit the boundary of Macau. During World War II, because Portugal is a neutral country and the large number of Japanese residing in Brazil, so there was occupied by Japan. In 1955, Portugal promulgated the "Organic Law of the Macao overseas province." In 1961, the Portuguese Overseas Ministry, as the tourist area of Macau, an authorized Shedu. In November the same year, the Macau government issued the "bid for casino charter." In 1974, Macao's first land connection tool ─ ─ before the opening of Macau-Taipa Bridge, civil or transportation between islands and Wan Chai are with two ships, had _set_ up flights. Macao Portuguese Macau in Macau has been a privilege or special status, which makes the size of general population levels of dissatisfaction. From August 29, 1849 Governor Chen Zhiliang before the assassination of the Amazon to stay until December 3, 1966 because of the Cultural Revolution and Taipa school events that might trigger "one hundred twenty-three event", demonstrating that the privileges of the Portuguese in Macau, has been deeply dissatisfied. 25 April 1974 Portuguese revolution, the new government implemented a policy of non-colonial, colonial recognition of Macao is not, but the Chinese territory. The Government of China and Portugal in Macau since 1986, a total of four rounds of negotiations issues, and in 1987 April 13, the two prime ministers in Beijing signed a "Joint Declaration on the Question of Macao" and the two annexes. The joint statement said, Macau (including the Macao Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane) is China's territory, the People's Republic will be December 20, 1999 resumption of sovereignty over Macao. The March 31, 1993 in Beijing, the PRC National People's Congress adopted and promulgated by the then President Jiang Zemin, the "Macao Special Administrative Region" (a total of 145 entries in nine chapters plus three attachments) to become the equivalent of Macau's "Constitution." At 0:00 on December 20, 1999, the new port in Macao handover ceremony venue (from Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, the construction machinery factory, but has been cleared, respectively, are converted into "Cultural Centre Piazza" and "Handover Gifts Museum of Macao") Central, Portugal and Macau, two heads of state witnessed 127 1 Governor Rocha Vieira and any transfer of the Macao SAR Chief Executive Edmund Ho, Macau's sovereignty, the people welcomed in Macau the next morning, under the PLA Macao, the PRC formally resumed sovereignty over Macao. Social issues After the reunification of Macau gaming gang activities have been eliminated and the end of exclusive dealing, and the Central Government to relax the policy of mainland residents traveling to Australia the context of rapid social and economic development into the stage, but also increasingly divided society: rich and poor, foreign workers surge in the number of issues remain unresolved, with the former operation of the Public Works Secretary Ao Man Long corruption, caused the old resentment over the silent people of Macao. In 2007, the Macau Labour Day demonstrations are violent clashes broke out with police officers, including police officers shot to the sky, attracted international media attention. Some of the policies and government officials say and also aroused public criticism.
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Geographical environment
澳门 地理环境
Bishop Hill: one of the landmarks of Macau Location Macao Special Administrative Region is located in the southeast coast of mainland China, located in the west bank of the Pearl River Delta, adjacent to Guangdong Province and Hong Kong, 60 kilometers away from Guangzhou, 145 km. Local time ahead of GMT 8 hours earlier (UTC +8). Area The total area of Macao, as the coastal land reclamation and has been expanded from the 19th century and gradually expanded to 10.28 square kilometers today to 29.2 square kilometers, is about one-sixth of Washington, DC, one-fortieth of Hong Kong, Singapore twenty third. Macao, including the Macao Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane Island. Peninsula north to the Chinese mainland, south respectively Nobre de Carvalho Bridge, the Friendship Bridge and the West Bay Bridge and Taipa connection; The Taipa and Coloane, by 2.2 km, 6-lane highway connecting the coherence. Climate Macau has a subtropical climate, with a temperate climate but also the characteristics of 2007 the average annual temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius. Spring, wet and humid summer, autumn and winter, low relative humidity and less rainfall. Typhoon season from May to October, to the most frequent from July to September. In 2007 recorded a total of 115 rainy days, with a total rainfall of 1466 mm, than in the past 30 years (1971-2000), the average annual total rainfall of less 667 mm; year recorded a tropical depression, a tropical storm and a severe tropical storm.
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Administrative Division
澳门 行政区划
Macau, the "parish" as unit of administrative divisions, each representative of a parish church in its name as a parish. However, the administrative division is not the official administrative body build, no legal status. Macau existing five parishes, namely: Macao Peninsula Fatima Parish (commonly known as North, including Green Island, Taishan, Areia Preta, Fai Chi Kei and reservoirs) St. Anthony's Parish (the parish Kao, west in Macau, including the bridge and the pear head; the famous Ruins of St. Paul is also an area within the parish) Lobby area (in the area, north part of the new road, South Bay, Rua do Campo, the new reclaimed land port east, new port Macau Ferry Terminal, the entire southern tip of the island road to Barra, including the Macau Tower and the Legislative Council) Lazarus Church District (including the Dutch Garden, Guia Hill, Tap Seac area) Wind along Parish (also known as Junior Church St. stunned region, including the eighties have not been reclaimed the entire South Bay Lake Barra Peninsula, including the Barra Hill, facing west toward the Yangshan, the new road south of the section) Macau Islands Carmo Church area (ie, Taipa) St. Francis of Assisi Parish (ie Road Central) Taipa and Coloane in between the reclaimed land called Cotai for the City, but it does not belong to Renhe Tang area.
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Population structure
澳门 人口结构
Region Population 545,700 (July 2008, Macao Statistics and Census Service, the world No. 163 countries and regions), population density 18,901 people / sq km (2007, countries and regions in the world 1st). According to the 2006 census, in terms of living Australian time, more than 78% of the population lived in Macao for over a decade. As for place of birth, was born in Macau residents accounted for 42.5% of residents were born in mainland China accounted for about 47.1% born in other parts of 10.4%. Age According to the CIA data, in 2008 the resident population of Macao to female ratio was 0.92:1. In terms of age group, 16.5% for 0 to 14 years old, 75.8% between 15 to 64 years, 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. Average life expectancy for both sexes average 84.33 years, and 81.36 years for men, women 87.45 years (the first world countries and regions, 2). The average age of the population of the region of 35 years, and 35.6 years for men, women 34.5 years. Language and national 2006 census, 50.2 million inhabitants, the Chinese Han nationality accounts for 93.8%, Portugal 1.7% American and Filipino 2%. Macau's official languages are Chinese and Portuguese. Macao to Chinese language Cantonese for daily living population accounts for 85.7%, 4% in Fujian dialect, Mandarin 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 2.7%, while the use of the Portuguese population were 0.6%, the rest of the population in English (1.5 %), Tagalog (Philippines, 1.3%) and other languages (2001). Employment In the second quarter of 2008, the labor force was estimated at 33 million, of which 32.1 million people employed, the unemployment rate was 2.8%; labor force participation rate was 70.5%, male and female labor force participation rate was 77.2% and 64.0% (Macau Special Administrative Region Government information). Medical According to 2007 statistics, Australian doctors and nurses, respectively, each service 439 and 403 residents, each resident has a 531 beds (including hospital beds and ambulatory units.) 2007 mortality rate was 2.9 per thousand, the mortality rate for infants under one year old is 2.4 per thousand. Average life expectancy at birth was 81.5 years (2003 -2006 years). According to "International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition," the group classification, tumors are the number one city of Macau killer disease, ranking second in the circulatory system disease, the third is respiratory disease. 2007 statistics show that the population of these three diseases accounted for the death ratios are: 32.2%, 23.9% and 15.7%. Holiday January 1, 2001 (September 29, 2000 release) effect of the "Macau Government Executive Order No. 60/2000" provisions of the annual New Year's Day public holidays, Labor Day, National Day (National Day, National Day), Memorial Day, Immaculate Conception, the Macao Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, Christmas Day (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day); New Year (first day to three days), Ching Ming Festival, Easter (Good Friday and the day before the resurrection of Jesus), Buddha's Birthday , Dragon Boat Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Winter Solstice Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival (the following day) the cumulative total of 15 festival on the 20th a public holiday. Religion In addition to mainstream belief, Macau also there are different kinds of religion. For example, Islam may be introduced before the Ming Dynasty by the Persian merchants of Macao, the community organizations as the Islamic Council of Macau. Baha'i in the missionary movement as a missionary in Macau, also one of the areas _select_ed in 1935 from California, Mrs. Sheila Francis Baha'i followers (Mrs. Frances Heller) introduction of community organizations is the Macau Baha'i spiritual experience of the total. In addition, the new religions to take the international perception of Kish Association, Japan's god Cixiu Ming, Macau and others have Soka Gakkai activities in Macau, but the scale is relatively small compared with mainstream religion.
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Political system
Macao people governing Macao high degree of autonomy People's Republic of December 20, 1999 resumption of sovereignty over Macao, according to "Constitution of the PRC," the provisions of Article 31, the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region and in accordance with the "one country, two systems" policy and maintain the original capitalist system and way of life, five years of the same. "Macao people governing Macao" is the self-management of Macao by the Macao people. Macao Special Administrative Region of the executive authorities and legislature of the Macao composed of local inhabitants. In accordance with the Basic Law, "Macao people" is a permanent resident of the Macao Special Administrative Region, including compliance with the conditions prescribed in the Basic Law, Chinese, Portuguese and others. Macao Special Administrative Region Chief Executive, principal officials, members of the Executive Council, Legislative Council, President of the Court of Final Appeal and the Attorney General must be permanent residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region, of which some of these posts also must be permanent residents of the Chinese citizens. "High degree of autonomy" means the National People's Congress authorizes the Macao Special Administrative Region in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law, exercise a high degree of autonomy, the central government does not interfere fall within the autonomy of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the transaction. Macao Special Administrative Region enjoys executive, legislative and independent judicial power, and the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee and the Central People's Government granted other powers. High degree of autonomy does not mean complete autonomy to safeguard national unity and safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the central government to retain the necessary permissions. For example, the Macao Special Administrative Region of the foreign affairs and defense by the Central People's Government is responsible. Administrative structure Chief Executive Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region is the head of the Central People's Government and the Macao Special Administrative Region. Chief Executive at least 40 years of age, have ordinarily resided in Macao for 20 consecutive years of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the permanent residents with Chinese citizens. Chief Executive by election or through consultations held locally by the Central People's Government for appointment. 5-year term, renewable once. Legal System Macao Special Administrative Region of the legal system, based on the rule of law and judicial independence on the basis of. Under the "one country two systems" principle, the SAR's legal system to the civil law for the foundation. "Macao Special Administrative Region" is the Macao Special Administrative Region of the constitutional document, the National People's Congress under the "Constitution" to develop through the "Basic Law" to implement the provisions of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the system to ensure that the state Macao basic policies to be implemented. In other words, Macao Special Administrative Region of the systems and policies, including social and economic systems, the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the residents, the executive, legislative and judicial systems, as well as relevant policies, "the Basic Law," based on the provisions. Macao Special Administrative Region of the existing laws, decrees, administrative regulations and other regulatory documents, they do not contravene the "Basic Law", still remain in force. "Penal Code", "Code of Criminal Procedure," "Civil Code", "Civil Code", "Commercial Code" is an important component of Macao part of the legal system. Relating to defense and foreign affairs in the Macao Special Administrative Region and other matters outside the scope of autonomy of national law or legislation announced by the SAR, the Macao implementation. Judicial system "Basic Law" stipulates that the Macao Special Administrative Region shall be an independent judicial power. Independence of the courts for trial, only obey the law, free from any interference. Macao Special Administrative Region with the primary courts, intermediate courts and the Court of Final Appeal. Macao Special Administrative Region Court of Final Appeal is final adjudication. Court's organization, powers and operation of the law. The primary court may need to _set_ up special courts. DC to retain the original system of criminal prosecution. Judges of the courts at all levels, according to the judges, lawyers and eminent persons recommended by an independent commission, appointed by the Chief Executive. Their professional qualifications of judges _select_ed as the standard, meet the standards of foreign judges may also be employed. Portugal currently has more than one senior judge in the courts service. President of the Court at all levels, from the judges by the Chief Executive elected. President of the Court of Final Appeal by the Special Administrative Region of the permanent residents with Chinese citizens. Procuratorate independent exercise of prosecutorial functions under the law, free from any interference. DC Attorney General by the permanent residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the Chinese citizens who, by the Chief Executive nominated by the Central People's Government for appointment. Prosecutor by the Attorney-General nominated by the Chief Executive. Procuratorate of the organization, powers and operation of the law. Four people, senior prosecutor currently employed in Portugal's Procuratorate, one of whom served as Assistant Attorney General.
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Finance
Lisboa Hotel, Macau is a new and tiny island economy, economies of scale inevitably subject to market, resources and structure to the limitations, it is still great economic vitality of the Asia-Pacific region a member. With the growth of gaming industry continues to prosper, Macao's economy first quarter of 2008 growth rate of 31.6% in real terms, at current prices, GDP was 44.167 billion patacas. GDP per capita in 2007 was 292,200 MOP, about 36,357 U.S. dollars. Although Macao's economy is small, but with open and flexible features in the regional economy has a unique position. Traditionally, export-oriented economy of Macau, in the processing industry to transition to the new era at the same time, exports of services in Macau, the proportion of the overall economy has become more and more. Macau is one of two free port and international trade, goods, capital, foreign exchange, personnel freedom of access. After the establishment of the SAR Government to maintain and improve the free market economic system as the main line of economic policy, and create a recognition by the international community, free, fair competition and the rule of strict market environment to ensure uninterrupted and impact of the economic system. April 2007, the World Trade Organization every 6 years, Macao's trade policy review time, in the report of the Macao World Trade Organization rules to comply with to be sure, agree that the past six years, the achievements of economic development that the future of Macao optimistic about prospects for the development, Macau is an open economy has again been affirmed in this evaluation. This is after the establishment of the Macao SAR Government to consider a second meeting on the last time in 2001. Currency Macau's official currency unit is the MOP (PATACA). Note denominations of 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan, 500 yuan and 1,000 Patacas; coins of 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 1 yuan, two yuan and 5 Patacas. Goods sold in Macao and service charges shall be provided to MOP, but which can also use Hong Kong dollars or other currency. Determined by market rates of exchange rate fluctuations. Banks, hotels or banks offer number of services to exchange currency and traveler's checks, and the location, very convenient. In addition, the Macau International Airport and the Hotel Lisboa offers twenty-four hours currency exchange service. Local or foreign currency is free entry and exit, not the number. In addition, credit cards can also be part of the store in circulation in Macao. Tourism and gaming Grand Lisboa Macau tourism and gaming is one of the main economic driving force, which includes direct taxes as the largest source of Macau gaming industry, and others such as hotels, restaurants, retail and other industries, to promote Macao's economic development is very important. The rapid development of Macao tourism and services industry is the most important source of foreign exchange, 90 years, Macau's tourism industry into the stage of vigorous development, since 1992, tourism revenue has surpassed the export value. After the establishment of the HKSAR Government, the tourism industry more rapid pace of development. Mainland visitors (54.5%), Hong Kong (31.6%) and Taiwan (6.5%). Manufacturing Macau-based manufacturing is the textile and garment industry, and the labor-intensive and export-oriented development as a model, most products are sold to the United States and Europe. Manufacturing industry in Macao has a long history, early to firecrackers and incense-based, which is still the main industry of Macau's textile and clothing industry began in the 60s, 70s and 80s into the golden age, in addition to the textile and garment industry In addition, toys, electronics, and artificial silk and other industries are also booming. Into the 90's, Macau by the two major export markets in Europe and America the weak economy, the impact of rising local wages, coupled with the emerging industrial countries in the competition on price, manufacturing is slowing down the pace of development. Services The Government will continue to strengthen Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, economic and trade exchanges and cooperation. Meanwhile, Macao and effectively the EU, Latin countries, especially with the advantage of traditional ties speaking countries, the mainland to play better with these countries and regional economic co-operation of the bridge. October 2003, the Central Government and the Macao Special Administrative Region signed the "Mainland and Macao Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement", while the first "China - Lusophone Countries Economic Cooperation Forum" and "International Chinese Traders Convention" held in Macao also has , highlights the Macau connection Pearl River Delta, speaking countries and the world a platform between Chinese entrepreneurs. "China - Lusophone Countries Economic Cooperation Forum" on the parties involved signed the "Programme of Action for economic and trade cooperation," the cooperation between established and agreed to in 2006 and then Forum and Ministerial Conference held in Macao. Communications Post Macao, convenient communication, telecommunications network coverage, distribution of public telephones around the city, all local telephone communications charges for each use MOP 1 yuan, can call five minutes; both in major hotels or public phone booths, can be used IDD telephone service, and more than one hundred countries and regions worldwide direct contact; also use phone cards. Mail, in addition to surface and air mail and other general services, there is express mail. In Macau, the use of fixed telephone access dial local calls without charge, but you need to use a public phone charges MOP 1 yuan. Macao Peninsula and the Islands have to accept coins and phone cards for public phone booths. Such as in Australia need to use mobile phones during the period, please call 1000 (CTM), 1118 (Hutchison Telecom) or 1628 (SmarTone Mobile Communications (Macau) Limited) for inquiries. In addition, Hutchison Telecom to provide mobile telephone network also carry guided tours, visitors can just listen to # 83 according to the code.
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Transportation
澳门 交通运输
澳门 交通运输
Maritime Early Macau main means of transport and car's famous Ruanjiao, but after all this is only means of transport for VIPs. Rua do Campo Street, Camp Street and the early Macao's major roads, commercial areas vicinity. In 1925, neighborhood vehicles (ie the early bus) appears. The two main traffic routes, respectively, from the fire bow Ma Temple Street to Fifth Street to the closing and October. Kee Kwan Motor Road Co., Ltd. established in 1927 in Macao, arranged buses in Macau and Zhongshan Hing Shiqi building gates to the road. As the cost of the car and the price is relatively high, and could not become the main means of transport. After the epidemic when the bicycle, tricycle has emerged. Tricycle began in 1948 about the introduction of Macao, the Macao fees affordable transport soon become the mainstream. Peak in the tricycle, in Australia there are over seven hundred tricycle, tricycle station also nearly a hundred. With social development, the importance of tricycle gradually replaced by public transport. About the 20th century, 60 years, the taxi started to walk the road in Macao. Cotai coherent road opening in 1969, and after the Nobre de Carvalho Bridge was also opened to traffic in October 1974. January 1975, welfare pilot bus double-decker buses purchased from the United Kingdom, the official shuttle between the Macao peninsula and the islands. Subsequently, the double-decker bus for old and retired. Friendship Bridge and the West Bay Bridge, respectively, in March 1994 and completed in December 2004, greatly ease the traffic load of Nobre de Carvalho Bridge. In sea transport, it can be traced back to foreign merchants in Macau as a mooring in the mouth of the Ming trade period. Past, Macau and Taipa, Coloane is between the ferry and small electric boat to and from the. But since the mid-20th century Cotai Nobre de Carvalho Bridge Highway and coherence have been opened to traffic, the demand is no longer a Kehuo Chuan. All along, Macau, mainland coastal transport and sea transport are very under weight to links with Hong Kong and overseas. Macau Peninsula, the West Bank within the port, freight, Guangzhou and other places along the coast, fishing boats and ferry terminal to use a total of 34 berths. As for the outer harbor transport, mainly the use of Macao and Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal and Kowloon. The Port Authority of port management from Macau. As for the air traffic problems as traffic rights in Hong Kong, Pan American Airways in April 18, 1937 opening of the United States to Macau route, of course, the aircraft to passengers connecting to Hong Kong, but the latter was interrupted by the outbreak of the Pacific War. January 5, 1947, Cathay Pacific Airways to send a DC-3 first trip to Macao. Landing site for the Areia Preta Racecourse (now the Iao Hon Park location), the landing distance than expected in the environment and poor, so the planes hit the seawall. Macau Cathay Pacific line was grounded immediately, and immediately ordered to the Philippines Catalina amphibious aircraft. In 1948, Cathay Pacific after the reorganization, Hong Kong and Macau routes was spun off. In May, Air Macau Cathay Pacific Transportation Co., Ltd. to lease two Catalina amphibious aircraft, including one named "Miss Macau", Macau Ferry Terminal from Macau and Hong Kong old Kai Tak airport. Unfortunately, to July 16, 1948 in the afternoon, a group of flights from Macau to Hong Kong were robbed in the middle of the last crash, the only survivor was a hijacker, who was shot and killed the hijackers were the. The incident became the world's first aerial hijacking. By 1961, Macau, the introduction of the Italian air transport P-136 amphibious aircraft flying, there are four classes daily scheduled flights between Hong Kong and Macao. When the 1963 high-speed hydrofoil operation, due to the low fees hydrofoil lost a few years after the end of its business. Helicopter passenger is present in November 27, 1990 into operation. November 9, 1995, the Macao International Airport officially opened to traffic, opening of international routes, including mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and other places. By the Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for air traffic management. Outbound traffic Macau International Airport airport is 20 patacas. Passengers to mainland China passenger service fee to pay MOP 80, the age of two to ten-year-old children, 50 per passenger service fee of MOP. But the direct transit of tourists and visitors can turn back due to unexpected events exempted from airport tax and passenger service charges (from the airport to the city center just 15 minutes.) Via Hong Kong to Macau 24-hour jet boat, only 1 hour to that, the fare is 150 yuan weekdays, plus two helicopters shuttle to Hong Kong and Macau, eight or twelve seats per aircraft, a range of only twenty minutes, but the fare is more expensive. Local traffic The city's transportation is very convenient, there are taxis, black taxis and yellow taxis points (yellow for the on-call taxis), buses shuttle between the Macau. If you have an international driver's license, then you can go to four or six car rental companies that rent cars to drive people visit the beach. No international driver's license can rent antique car tour. Macau is the tricycle of transport characteristics, is a rickshaw, mostly concentrated in the Macau Ferry Terminal, Lisboa, and the Maritime Museum. Sea swim Maritime Museum has two cruise ships for tourists visiting Hong Kong and Macao within the Outer Harbour area. Converted from the old sailing boat. Introduced along the inner harbor area of water conditions and customs of living, in addition, there are drinks available. Sea excursion starting place number one for the Maritime Museum side of the pier. Bus Macao has a large bus and minibus driving in the city of Macau, Taipa and Coloane, frequent; stations are used, the Puwen description of any license of the bus routes. Each bus in the city of Macau 3.2 yuan, 5 yuan to Taipa, Coloane to 5-6 million, to the black sand beach, 8 yuan, 611 yuan from the Macau International Airport. Passengers on the train before, owned a coin, no looking for the car. All buses are air-conditioning equipment. Bus travel times were 6:00 and 6:25 am and 12:00 pm. And from the Macao Peninsula and Taipa Island a bus between the 11,22,28 A, 30,33 and 34; to the airport with AP1 number; Bus 21,21 A, 25,26 and 26A numbers from Macau, Taipa and Road between the rings. In addition, there are also many shuttle buses in the streets of downtown Macau. Tourist who can avoid the peak travel time to work, you can more easily take any transport to various tourist attractions. Visitors can also owned a better map of Macau, for inspection purposes. Taxi Macau taxi body is black, the roof is the cream. Leave price (the first 1500 meters) MOP 10 yuan fee, after closing 1 per every 200 Mega, stop waiting for customers 1 yuan per minute charges, if any luggage, 3 per each additional. Between the Macao Peninsula, Taipa and without any additional cost to the road from Aberdeen Central, in addition to fares, the Surcharge 2 million; by the Macau Peninsula Coloane Island is close to 5 dollars additional expenses. Car Rental Macau now has two mini-jeep travel services company, each vehicle can carry four people, costs 450 yuan weekdays, weekends from 500 yuan. Generally from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for one day calculation. Where the age of twenty, hold an international driving license can rent this jeep. After the visitors car rental, travel can be arranged with the way his mind, go sightseeing and enjoy the attractions. Tricycle Pedicab Macau distinctive transport is also a good tourist transport. Take a pedicab roaming South Bay, West Bay area, breezy, beautiful scenery, it has to do eliminate the feeling of dust into account. On the front of the car with the driver the best bargain fare packages per hour, usually MOP 150, by the Macau Ferry Terminal to the Statue of about 40 yuan, 70 yuan Tower, Senado Square 80, to the Church or Mother Goddess of Mercy Temple 100. Bicycle If you want a relaxed way to roam leisurely Macao, riding a bike is a good choice. Urban areas in the outlying islands of Taipa Rental bikes available. Note that connecting Macau and Taipa Bridge ban on riding a bicycle.
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Culture and Arts
Because lanes downtown Macau, Macau's unique geographical location and historical background, so there is a strong tradition of Macao Cultural connotations of Chinese culture and to maintain quality of the Portuguese culture as a parallel coexistence of Western culture culture is a kind of Chinese culture-based , compatible with Portuguese culture and cultural diversity of color harmony. For centuries, the Chinese mainland residents to continue to move along with Macau, China's traditional culture has also been brought into Macau, the formation of the main body of the Macao Chinese culture. Such as the wide dissemination of Mazu Culture in Macau, Macau after the Mukden only have more than 10 temples, the Mazu belief as folk beliefs into Buddhism, Taoism, the pluralistic faith. Macao is the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures place. Macau 16,17 century as a trade and missionary center, greatly promoted cultural exchanges between East and West, so that China's traditional culture and from Europe, Southeast Asia, the collision of cultures, exchange, aggregation, integration, up to 400 years years. Macau has a lot of the existing heritage of Chinese and Western, with Eastern and Western-style buildings, mostly with the "in the main, China and Portugal with" features. About the Macau 1 / 5 the area of the fusion of cultural exchange. Macau was once a religious and cultural center, both Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism and other ancient Chinese religion, but also after the introduction of Catholicism, Christianity, Islam and other religions, religious and cultural diversity in Macau has also been fully demonstrated, Catholic, Christian , Buddhism, Taoism, and Matsu have reservations here. Such as the Ruins of St. Paul combines the essence of Eastern and Western architecture, is the mutual tolerance and Western religious masterpiece. With economic development, also will be the development of the Macau Cultural. After 70 years in particular, into the culture of Macao to the heyday of 400 years. In 1982, the Macanese authorities to _set_ up a "Cultural Institute of Macao" to assist the development and implementation of cultural policies, Cultural Institute of Macao has changed in the past only a small number of cultural services in Portugal and the phenomenon of human society, and gradually carry out dialogue with civil society to actively support the arts and culture Macao Arts Festival held in groups, and promote, Portugal cultural exchanges. Macau 14 existing public libraries, museums, 6, Hall 9 and 18 sports venues. Macau's largest library is the public library, reading books, newspapers, Room South Bay is the larger of the Chinese Library. Museum of Macau is the preservation and collection of the major cultural relics and information of Macao, the largest opening in 1998, the Macao Museum. Literature Macau Modern Literature, then began "Mukden Incident" after. At that time, national salvation movement inspired the patriotic enthusiasm of Macao, which has spawned a literature of Macau. Although at this time with the promotion of literature in Macau and the utilitarian nature, seemed more tender and rough, but after all, the seeds of modern literature in Macau. To 50 years, founded the literary youth mimeographed publication "red", the Macau literature began to take root. Really booming, it is _set_ off the 80 large-scale emigration. Occupies an important place in Macao ideology, such as philosophy, religion, morality and the depth of Chinese culture to Macao every Chinese people, which is no wonder that a big attraction in Macau is a literary s Poetry is very well developed. There is a considerable creative team for the famous cantor beam Piyun venerable old man, Ma Man Kei, and another in middle-aged poet Cheng Yuan, Tan Renjie, Fenggang Yi, Lin Zuo Han and so on. In addition, the rise of young rookie, so Poetry and Lyrics successors in Macau. They published several "Macau Contemporary Poetry election", which the fine can compete with the mainland a short length of creation. "Song of Seven" Macau (duo): You know not my true name macau? I am too long away from your infant, mother! Although they snatched away is my body, You still take care of the soul of my heart. Three hundred years dream did not forget the mother ah! Please call the children's pet name, called me to Macau! Mother, I want to come back, mother! Note: After composing by the Li Haiying, Yung-Yun Lin, lead singer, performed at night in the spring of 1999. Diet Macao, Guangdong cuisine has absorbed the cooking methods and ingredients, as well as Hong Kong, staphylococcus and teeth, India, Africa, Southeast Asia's features. Macau created a unique dish. For example, meat, toast, African chicken, Bacalhau, Portugal chicken satay, and so on. Macao people's eating habits is also three meals a day. Breakfast time, usually at 7 am. Breakfast difference between the contents of each of its own. Simple breakfast meal, which may be instant noodles, porridge, rice rolls, cart noodles, bread and coffee tea. Saturday, Sunday and would not work to the restaurant for tea. Lunch at 13:00 to basically to 2 pm. Macau is small because the place that most people will be home for dinner. But there are also some people will go to fast food. Affected by the Hong Kong and Macao also have tea time, usually in 16:30 or so, and many more car noodles, toast, coffee, tea mainly eat pork chops. At dinner usually start with a bowl of soup, stir-fries, steamed fish, would also buy ready-made meat and so on. Because the Department of the Macao people need to work in the evening, some people in the evening late night, maybe go to the food stalls, will eat fast food. On weekends or holidays, many families eat only two meals. They will go to the restaurant at about 11 tea while eating breakfast and lunch. Some families cook on Sundays, the whole family out to dinner, then the choice to eat a lot, eat Portugal, Cantonese will eat food from other countries. Sports Macau has in the end of October 2005 and in 2006 successfully held the fourth East Asian Games in Macau in 2005 and 2006 Lusofonia Games, including the Macao East Asian Games Main Stadium Stadium opened in July 2005. In addition, Macao also have multiple start and completion of construction, such as has been the opening of the Fisherman's Wharf, Cotai Strip, soon to be completed in the Science Museum, the Macau East Asian Games Dome next phase in Hello Kitty land proposed theme park and hotel and other tourist facilities. In addition to holding the following year in 2005 and hosted the fourth East Asian Games in Macau and the first Lusofonia Games, the Macao will be held in 2007 and 2009, the second Asian Indoor Games held in the People's Republic Middle School Games. In addition, Macau's annual number of other festive events, including: Macao Arts Festival: The annual arts event in Macau Macau International Dragon Boat Race: as the traditional Chinese cultural activities, sports, dragon boat races in the South Bay Water Sports Centre Macau Golf Open: at road race at the Macau Golf and Conference Central Macau International Fireworks Display Contest: Competition is positioned as an international fireworks event is also keen to enjoy the public fireworks competition Macao International Music Festival: 10 held fixed annual two-week music festival, to further promote Macau Macau Grand Prix: Macau sports at the largest international event on the Guia Circuit Macau International Marathon: Macau's biggest track and field events, the race route, including the Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island Shopping World The charm of shopping in Macau can not be stopped, because of the low tax policy, geographical conditions, high commodity prices resulted in Macao domestic low compared with the same level, is full of surprises shopping environment. This is not only a wide variety of goods, and the price cheaper than the neighboring regions. Jewelry (especially gold), designer clothes, antiques, porcelain, wine, electronic products and mobile phones, watches, sweaters and silk, everything. Export manufacturing is one of the major industries of Macao, it is a lot cheaper goods are sold, so shopping will not only add fun and save a lot of money. More popular and competitive market, the goods are jewelry, clothing, toys, antiques, antique furniture and electronic products. No price tag in most shops, such as the customer request, usually get discounts. In most small shops, bargaining is very common.
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Science Education
History Since the early residents of Macau and more fish for a living, at the beginning of education in Macau, and not taken seriously. After 1535, foreign missionaries have come to Australia as missionary books, social and cultural education is to be carried out. Nearly 400 years, the coexistence of the two social Macau: a society of Portugal, and the other is a Chinese society. Each of the two societies to form their own respective languages in primary and secondary education. Lusophone Portuguese children to provide education to the Bureaucracy schools, churches and community groups are organized. Chinese or English-medium private schools, organized by the Chinese community. Government Bureaucracy school teachers require certain qualifications, that is, teachers must have undergone training in teacher education, and for private school teachers are not trained to do requirements. Teacher training only after the signing of the Joint Declaration between China and Portugal, Macao, the Government began to pay attention to the training of local personnel, education to be valued accordingly. Prior to 1991, the Macau government on education has been taking the "free education" means, until August 29, 1991 was formally developed a _set_ of laws and regulations related to the education system to meet the future needs of the local community and development. With the development of Macao's economy, population growth, the development of education has become an urgent social need. Teachers are the main cause of promoting education, therefore, in Macau today's social environment, the implementation of teacher education, is an urgent task. In recent years, the new Macau government has assumed the part of education funding, in addition to funding for teacher training, also established at the University College of Education, so that further development of teacher education. In Macau, the non-higher education, including early childhood and primary education in kindergarten, primary and secondary education and vocational schools and so on. Macau can be divided into government educational institutions, schools, aided schools and private schools, three; the majority of schools in Macau are private or subsidized, as for the government-run public schools, there Gonzaga Portugal secondary schools, vocational technical secondary Portugal Portugal and two primary schools and so on Dragonmaw. For secondary education, Macau now opened a total of 41 5-year secondary school and three secondary education schools, three systems, of which 28 Chinese secondary schools, 4 English and secondary schools, one middle school and two in Puwen Puwen school. In addition, there are four secondary schools with the English Department at the same time, there are two international schools. Institutions of higher learning Higher Education in Macao are very fast development in recent years. The largest of the University of Science and Technology was established in 2000, is the transfer of sovereignty to the People's Republic of Macao after the establishment of the first private university, is booming. First modern institutions of higher learning, "University of East Asia" (which is now the "University of Macau"), established in 1981, provided courses, there are more distinctive tourism and hotel management, gaming management, Physical Education and Sports, Chinese medicine and translation and so on. 12 institutions of higher learning are as follows: University of Macau, Macau University, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, Asia (Macau) International Open University, Macau Security Forces (only recruit permanent residents of Macao), Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macau Inter-University Institute, Macau Management College, Macau Millennium College, Institute of European Studies, United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology.
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Foreign Exchange
Macao Special Administrative Region is a regional non-sovereign entities, with other countries and regions have established extensive and close relationship. Under the "Basic Law" requirement, Macau in the economic, trade, finance, shipping, communications, tourism, culture, technology, sports and other appropriate fields of "Macao, China" in the name of, individually with foreign states and regions and relevant international organizations maintain and develop relations and conclude and implement agreements. Australian consular agencies in As of the end of 2007, _set_ up consulates in Macau SAR, and the consulate in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of Macao Special Administrative Region or the consular district, including the Macao Special Administrative Region in the exercise of consular functions of the national total of 76 consular agencies in 78, 6 of which lack any museum. Among them, the establishment of the Consulate General of the Macao Special Administrative Region 2 countries: Portugal and Angola. (Note: China and the Philippines have agreed to the establishment of the Consulate General in Macao SAR, is preparing for the opening.) Consulate General in Macao SAR collar areas, including the Macao SAR or Macao SAR exercise of consular functions in the country 53; appoint honorary consuls in the Macao Special Administrative Region a total of 10 countries; Honorary Consulate in Macao Special Administrative Region of Macao Special Administrative Region of the consular district includes a total of 7 countries months. Visa-free treatment So far, a total of 76 countries or territories agreed to give the Macao Special Administrative Region passport holders visa-free access or visa on arrival treatment. Macao and the European Union Links between Macao and Europe can be linked to Macau and Europe can be traced back into the sixteenth century, when Europe's religious, cultural, technological and product, introduced by the South Asia of Macau, and then spread to East Asia. Traced back to the sixteenth century, when Europe's religious, cultural, technological and product, introduced by the South Asia of Macau, and then spread to East Asia. Long history, unique shaped the face of Macau. Long history, unique shaped the face of Macau. Nineteenth century, Macau in China and European countries has been the economic and cultural exchanges between civil society play an important role. To the twentieth century, the economic development of Hong Kong, although the trading port of Macau's status have an impact, but Macau has maintained contacts with the European diversity, and the two sides in 1992 with the establishment of formal relations, to a more systematic manner. After the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the Chief Executive has visited Portugal, France and Belgium, and met with European Union leaders in Brussels, Macao and the EU to further strengthen ties in various fields. Macao and Portugal Between Macau and Portugal, have deep historical roots. After the reunification, the Macao Special Administrative Region was established in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, "Macao, China Economic and Trade Office in Portugal", so on the basis of the original, and further development of the Portuguese speaking countries and contacts. (Note: The office was renamed in 2007 "in Lisbon Macao Economic and Trade Office") May 17, 2000 to 19, the Chief Executive starts visit to Portugal. During the visit to Portugal, the Chief Executive has met with Portuguese President Shen Biozone, the Prime Minister Goode ceremony, Foreign Minister Jaime Gama, Minister of Science and Technology Minister Gubi Li and Justice High Sidi and local entrepreneurs. Both sides expressed in the economic, administrative, legal, science and technology to further exchanges and cooperation will. May 23, 2001, the Chief Executive Edmund Ho Hau Wah and Portuguese Foreign Minister Jaime Gama represent the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Republic of Portugal signed the "Macao Special Administrative Region of the Cooperation Program Agreement with the Republic of Portugal." Agreement aims to promote Macau and Portugal in the economic, financial, technology, science, culture, public security, judicial and other fields. Meanwhile, in order to implement the framework agreement, both sides involved in the above areas may be signing a special agreement. In addition, in the past two years, Macao and Portugal in administrative services, health care, technology, sports, auditing, and other areas of a series of cooperation agreements signed. The Chief Executive in June 2006 visit to Portugal and again in Brussels the European Commission. Links between Macao and speaking countries After the establishment of the SAR Government, Macao will continue to play a platform for speaking countries, through the Macau Lusophone talent and inherent links between the Mainland and speaking countries to help merchants expand economic and trade event. Chief Executive Edmund Ho has in September 2002 and June 2005 led a delegation to visit Mozambique and Brazil, Macao and speaking countries to expand economic, cultural and tourism aspects of the bilateral ties to further strengthen ties Macau, China and the Lusophone countries a platform, accompanied by Macau business community and local businesses were more family signed a cooperation agreement. On the other hand, hosted by the Central Government, the Macao Special Administrative Region of the host of the "China - Lusophone Countries Economic Cooperation Forum (Macao)", in mid-2003, 10, held in Macau. China and the Lusophone countries to strengthen economic and trade exchanges and cooperation links between the Mainland and Macao to play speaking countries a platform to promote China, Macau SAR, and speaking countries for common development. Sister Cities Matters relating to the sister city by the Home Department is responsible. In the Macanese government's, Macau City Hall has with multi-national sister cities such as Lisbon, Porto, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sweden and Linkoping, and the island town hall was also the conclusion of Coimbra, Portugal, after the handover is be managed by the Civic and Municipal Affairs. Sister Cities include: Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Linkoping, Sweden, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sydney, Australia, California, Praia, Cape Verde, London, Brussels, Belgium (friendly treaty book), Da Nang, Vietnam (friendship agreement), Angola La Anda (friendly agreement)
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Cities and regions the same name
Macau (Macau) and refer to the following places: Macau: a port city in Brazil Macao: Portugal in a municipal area Macau: France one of the community Macau City: The original overseas province of Portugal - Macau Province (now the Macao Special Administrative Region), a municipal area
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Film "Macao"
Macau (Macao) is a 1952 adventure film was finished in black and white film. The location for the film, including Hong Kong and Macao. During filming, producer Howard Hughes had resigned as a director Josef von Sternberg and Nicholas Ray were invited to complete it. Synopsis Three people who did not know each port city of Macau came together. Nick is a cynical but people are very honest traveler; Julie is a sensual nightclub actress; Lawrence is a silk and smuggling of goods salesman. The three of them are riding the same boat to Macau. Cast Robert Mitchum (Robert Mitchum) who plays Nick Cochran Jane Russell (Jane Russell) played Julie Benson William Bendix (William Bendix) who plays Lawrence C. Trumble Thomas Gemi hereby (Thomas Gomez) who plays Lt. Sebastian 格洛丽亚格 Grahame (Gloria Grahame) who plays Margie 布拉德戴克 Manchester (Brad Dexter) plays Vincent Halloran
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Macau Overview
Flag Emblem of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the Regional Emblem Emblem of the Macao Special Administrative Region has five stars, lotus flower, bridge and sea water, to green as the background. Emblem of the middle five stars, lotus flower, bridge, sea, surrounded by Chinese writing "Macao Special Administrative Region" s Government of Macao under the name "MACAU". Regional emblem of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the meaning and the same flag. Administrative Division Macao Special Administrative Region of the "parish" as unit of administrative division, the Macao Peninsula, there are five parishes (including the parish of Fatima, Kao parishes, Lazarus Church District, the wind along the parish hall area). Carmo, Taipa Island belongs to the parish, the road around the island belongs to St Francis of Assisi parish, in addition to a Cotai reclamation area Language Macao official languages are Chinese, Pu Wen. According to "the Macao SAR Basic Law," Article IX, "Macao Special Administrative Region of the executive authorities, legislature and judiciary, in addition to Chinese, can also use the Pu Wen, Pu Wen is also the official languages." Macao, Chinese (Cantonese, Hokkien, Mandarin) for the everyday language of the resident population of more than 95% compared with 0.6% of the population of Portuguese, the rest of the population in English, Tagalog and other languages. Government Macao, Macao Special Administrative Region Government is the executive organ. The Chief Executive is the head of the government. Government of Macao Special Administrative Region established Division, Bureau, and offices. Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region is the head of the Central People's Government and the Macao Special Administrative Region. Incumbent Chief Executive Edmund Ho Hau Wah (Edmund Ho Hau Wah, 1999 年 12 months beyond 20 June two consecutive terms.) Macao Special Administrative Region of the third term Chief Executive. Established Portuguese obtain residency: 1557 Portuguese occupation: December 1, 1881 Republic of China resumed the exercise of sovereignty: December 20, 1999 have used "Portugal is Macau" flag (1887-1999) Area Region's land area of 32.8 square kilometers (included 29 November 2009 the State Council approved the construction of Metro Macao's land reclamation 360 hectares, including the new city of Macao), Macao's total area as the coastal land reclamation and has been expanded. Since are not clearly defined "boundary waters management", the water area accounting for 0% of the whole area, the coastline 44 km (CIA). Elevation The lowest point for the South China Sea region, elevation 0 meters. The highest point of the tower Tong Shan (Coloane Alto), elevation of 172.4 meters. Population District population 549,200 people (July 2008, the Macao Statistics and Census Service, the world No. 163 countries and regions), population density 18,901 people / sq km (2007, countries and regions in the world the first one). Region's population growth rate of 2.0%, the birth rate 8.69 ‰, mortality rate 3.43 ‰, the proportion of 0.92:1 of men and women, average life expectancy of residents in the region 84.33 years (2008, countries and regions in the world the first two, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency). National Chinese residents accounted for 94.3% of total population, Portuguese and Filipino residents of 5.7%. Religion Buddhist population in the region accounted for 50%, Catholics 15%, no religious beliefs, and other teaching followers accounted for 35% (1997 CIA). GDP MOP 153.61 billion yuan (in 2007, up 27.3% over the previous year, about 15,997 U.S. dollars, the world No. 108 countries and regions, the World Bank statistics). MOP per capita GDP 292,165 (about $ 36,357, 2nd province in China, behind Hong Kong). Human Development Index 0.909 (high, 4th province in China, behind Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai; world countries and regions, 25-bit) Currency MOP (Macau Pataca, MOP). Goods sold in Macao and service charges shall be provided to MOP, but which can also use Hong Kong dollars or other currency. Determined by market rates of exchange rate fluctuations. Time Zone Macau Standard Time (Macau Standard Time, MST) (UTC +8) International domain name abbreviation . Mo Calling Code +853 Macau (Macau) is one of the two regions of the PRC, the Pearl River Delta in the west of the southeast coast of China, the Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane and Cotai four components, the total area of 32.8 square kilometers more than 50 million people live, which makes the world's most densely populated Macao areas. Macau, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, north Gongbei connection; West and belong to the Wan Chai and Hengqin Zhuhai City of Hope. The east is another Special Administrative Region - Hong Kong 60 km apart, separated by the middle of the Pearl River Estuary. The 16th century, Macau was the Portuguese loan, which has become Europe's first piece of territory in East Asia. December 20, 1999, Portugal ended the rule of Macao, the handover of the PRC. In the "two systems" policy, Macau enjoys "Macao people governing Macao" and a high degree of autonomy. In these 400 years, the Eastern and Western cultures coexist Macao integration into a unique city: the tradition of both antique temples, there are solemn church of God, there are many historical and cultural heritage, and scenic spots along the beautiful waterfront . Macau is "the world's four Las Vegas" one. His famous textiles, toys, tourism, hotels and casinos make Macau focused. Therefore, Macau is also the world's most affluent cities.
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Aomen Macau Macao Free port, international market. Located in the South China Sea, west of the Pearl River estuary. By the Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island, with a total area of 17.42 square kilometers, population 426,900, an average of 2.59 people per square kilometer. Of which 6.88 million people in Macau Peninsula, population density, as the world's most densely populated areas. More than 95% of Macao residents of Chinese compatriots, most of which is people from Guangdong. Macau is China's territory since ancient times, originally Guangdong Xiangshan County (now Zhuhai City). Clearly referred to as "Ho mirror" and later known as "Macau", "sea Mirror," "Mirror Lake" and so on. Exposure to flooding in 1553 the Portuguese excuse goods, bribe local officials to obtain the trade dock will be Macau Ferry Terminal. 1557 Portuguese into Macao, and start this long-term stay. After the Opium War in 1840, the Portuguese defeated by the Qing government of the machine, have occupied the south of Macau Taipa Island and Coloane Island. In 1887, the then Portuguese government forced the Qing government has signed a "draft agreement between China and Portugal meeting" and "Portugal Beijing Treaty" provides that "perpetual occupation and Macao and Portugal is the land of Australia and Portugal at the same control it" . Since then, Portugal Portugal goes as far as the territory of Macau is zoned. Macao, the Portuguese Constitution of 1976 is a special area under the jurisdiction of Portugal. In 1979 the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Portugal, the agreement states: Macau is Chinese territory. Currently by the Portuguese government, time and details will be returned in due course by the two governments negotiated _set_tlement. 1982 Portugal to amend the constitution, the provisions of Macau the Chinese territory under Portuguese control. Legacy of the history of Macao, China and Portugal after the two sides since March 1986 until March 1987 has four rounds of talks, 26 March 1987 the Government of China and Portugal on the Question of Macao initialed a joint statement in Beijing. "Joint Statement" declared: "Macau (including the Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane Island) is a Chinese territory, the PRC government will be December 20, 1999 resumption of sovereignty over Macao." Resumption of sovereignty , according to China's establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the Constitution, directly under the jurisdiction of the Central People's Government. Macau-Taipa Bridge Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island in the south, the former for large, two small islands of Taipa, siltation due to sand and artificial reclamation merged into one, what about 3.5 km north-south width of 1.5 km, an area of 3.779 square kilometers, population 6500. More than the island hills, the highest point of 159.1 meters above sea level Big Taipa Hill. University of North Island East Guanyinyan there. Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island has about 2,500 meters connected to Macau-Taipa Bridge. West across the island and Zhuhai City, a small Hengqin sea. Coloane Island Taipa Island in the south, west and Zhuhai City, a large Hengqin confrontation, an area of 7.087 square km, from northeast to southwest decumbens in the sea, about 4 km, population 4200. Coloane Island Taipa Island over high terrain, the hills are more, including elevation of 174 meters tower Tong Shan, the highest mountain in Macau. Taipa Island and Coloane Island is about 2225 m between the Cotai road coherent. Macao and Hong Kong to Macao and Zhuhai City, the coast between Wan Chai, Hong Kong, other than the Maritime coast, siltation are very serious, the lowest point along the depth of time is less than 0.5 meters, channel require constant dredging. Channel deepening the inner harbor is about 3 to 3.5 meters, 2.5 thousand tons through the following vessels. Outer Harbour channel deepened to 5 meters, the main navigation Macau Ferry. Macau is a subtropical marine monsoon climate, hot and rainy. Average annual temperature of 22.3 ℃, 1 monthly average temperature 14.6 ℃, extreme low temperature -1.8 ℃
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English Expression
: MO Macau, Macau
n.: Macao, Aomen
French Expression
n. Macao
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the Macao Special Administrative Region, Australia, Macao particularly Administration Aomen Subdistrict
organizations in Macao