PROFILE OF MACAU

Official Name: Macau Special Administrative Region(of China)
Population: 573,003 (July 2011 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 0.879% (2011 est.)

Land Area: Macau has an area of 28.2 km² (312.7 square miles). It is comprised of the Macau Peninsula, the islands of Taipa and Coloane and the reclaimed area COTAI.
Current Local Time: 15 hrs ahead of PST in summer and 16 hrs ahead of PST in winter.  Macau does not have Summer Saving time. Click here to view time
Languages: The official languages are Chinese and Portuguese, while English is widely spoken. Cantonese is the dialect most commonly used in everyday dealings but Mandarin is also widely spoken.antonese 85.7%, Hokkien 4%, Mandarin 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 2.7%, English 1.5%, Tagalog 1.3%, other 1.6% (2001 census)
Climate/Weather: Macau's climate is warm and humid with a fairly wide variation in temperature over the year. From June to September, the temperature can rise to over 30 degrees Celsius while it can drop to below 10 degrees Celsius from November to February.  Weather Forecast
Currency: Macau Pataca (MOP) Click here to go to currency converter.

Electricity:  Electricity in Macau is at 220V, 50Hz. The power plugs used in Macau are of three-pin  square-shaped type.
VISA/Passport:  American citizens do not need a Macau VISA to enter Macau; they need to have a U.S. passport though.

Major exports (Commodities): clothing, textiles, footwear, toys, electronics, machinery and parts
Total exports (Commodities): $2.00 billion in 2008; $973 million in 2009 and $870 million in 2010 est. All money in USD and all exports are f.o.b., including re-exports
Exports - partners: Hong Kong 43.1%, China 15.8%, US 11.2%, Germany 4% (2010 est.)

Major imports (Commodities): raw materials and semi-manufactured goods, consumer goods (foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco), capital goods, mineral fuels and oils
Total imports (Commodities): $4.5 billion in 2009; $5.5 billion in 2010
Imports - partners:  China 31.1%, Hong Kong 10.5%, France 9.2%, Japan 8.6%, US 5.9% (2010 est.)

Gross Domestic Product:  US $21.17 billion in 2009; US$5.93 billion in the first quarter of 2010.
GDP Real Growth: 24.38% (2010 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):  US $33,000 (2009)
GDP - composition by sector:  agriculture: 0.1%;  industry: 2.8%;  services: 97.1% (2009 est.)

Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mc.html

USEFUL LINKS

CIA World Factbook: Basic information, covering geography, population, government, economy, etc.

U.S. Department of State - Background Note

Nationmaster.com: For more information on population, economy, health, transportation, etc.

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Macau From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Local Time:  Current time in Macau

Travel Information :  Provide vital information for U.S. citizens traveling on tourism/business to other countries.

Medical Provider Listings in Macau:  Medical listings for Americans traveling to Hong Kong and Macau

World Health Organization information on China: Health information on China from W.H.O.

Nationmaster.com:  For more information of Macau on population, economy, health, transportation, etc.
Weather Forecast:  Current and 10-day forecast for Macau, China.

U.S Commercial Service on Macau:  The U.S. Commercial Service assists U.S. exporters by providing market research, trade leads and business contacts in Macau

American Consulate General Hong Kong: Source of information about the U.S. Government, the consulate, and issues relating to American society and culture.