Macau Fast Facts

Location
The Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) is a part of China's territory. It is located on the Southeast coast of China to the west of the Pearl River Delta. Bordering on Guangdong Province, it is located 60km from Hong Kong and 145km from the city of Guangzhou.

Population
The total population of Macau was estimated to be 508,000 as at September 06, 2006. About 95% are ethnic Chinese, from different provinces, namely Guangdong and Fujian, and the remaining 5% includes Portuguese , Europeans and other regions.

Currency
The Pataca (MOP$), divided into 100 avos, is Macau's official currency.

Language
Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages in Macau, with Cantonese being the most widely spoken, while English is generally used in trade, tourism and commerce.

Time
Macau is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Visa & Entry Requirements
Visas are required by all visitors except residents of Macau and nationals of some countries. For further information, please call (853) 28725488 or visit the website of the Immigration Services: www.fsm.gov.mo