City: Macau

Macau, China

Status: Special administrative region

Official languages: Chinese Portuguese

Official scripts: Traditional Chinese Portuguese orthography

Ethnic groups (2014): 95.0% Chinese 2.0% Macanese 3.0% others

Demonym: Macanese

Government: Devolved parliamentary multi-party system within socialist republic

• Chief Executive: Fernando Chui

• Administration and Justice Secretary: Sonia Chan

• Economy and Finance Secretary: Lionel Leong

• Security Secretary: Wong Sio Chak

• Assembly President: Ho Iat Seng

• Court President: Sam Hou Fai

National representation

• National People's Congress: 12 deputies (of 2,924)

Legislature: Legislative Assembly

Autonomy within the People's Republic of China

• Portuguese settlement: 1557

• Sino-Portuguese Treaty of Peking: 1 December 1887

• Transfer of sovereignty from Portugal: 20 December 1999

Area

• Total: 115.3 km (44.5 sq mi)

• Water (%): 73.7

Population

• 2016 census: 650,900

• Density: 21,411/km (55,454.2/sq mi) (1st)

GDP (PPP): 2016 estimate

• Total: $65.383 billion (93rd)

• Per capita: $104,169 (3rd)

GDP (nominal): 2016 estimate

• Total: $44.803 billion (83rd)

• Per capita: $73,187 (3rd)

HDI (2015): 0.905 very high · 17th

Currency: Macanese pataca (MOP)

Time zone: Macau Standard Time (UTC+8)

Date format: dd-mm-yyyy yyyy年mm月dd日

Drives on the: left

Calling code: +853

ISO 3166 code: MO

Internet TLD: .mo .澳門 .澳门

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5 Churches & Cathedrals in Macau That You Shouldn't Miss

April 18, 2022 Major Galusha

Formerly administered by the Portuguese, this high-energy city on the South China Sea is world-famous as a gaming destination and has also begun attracting visitors with an increasing array of shows, entertainment, and nightlife. The city's historic center, with its rich blend of Chinese and European architecture and culture, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Restaurants in Macau

1. Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro

Macau China

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4.5 based on 6 reviews

2. Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady

No.1 Largo de Se, Macau China +853 2837 3643 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/secathedralmacau/

Excellent

23%

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25%

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4.0 based on 219 reviews

Reviewed By eteo232 - Sydney, Australia

I think that while the facade might not be that tremendously awesome, it still boasts of a nice heritage of the place. The interior of the church is more lovely, so do go in to take some nice pics, and spend some quiet time to pray too. Lovely church, and worth a visit!

3. St. Lawrence's Church

Rua de Sao Lourenco, Macau China http://en.macautourism.gov.mo/sightseeing/sightseeing_detail.php?c=3&id=43#.ViU7SZwW2BM

Excellent

24%

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62%

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13%

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4.0 based on 188 reviews

4. Morrison Chapel

7, 29 Praca de Luis de Camoes, Macau China http://morrisonchapel.com/

Excellent

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33%

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67%

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3.5 based on 9 reviews

5. Chapel of St. James

Avenida da Republica, Pousada de Sao Tiago, Macau China http://en.macautourism.gov.mo/sightseeing/sightseeing_detail.php?c=3&id=32#.VoHmwpN95E4

Excellent

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4.0 based on 2 reviews

City: Macau

Top Things to do in Macau

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Countries

5 Churches & Cathedrals in Macau That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro

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2. Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady

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Reviewed By eteo232 - Sydney, Australia

3. St. Lawrence's Church

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4. Morrison Chapel

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5. Chapel of St. James

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