The official name of Macau is Macau Special Administrative Region and the official languages are Portuguese and Chinese.

The name ‘Macau’ was derived from the A-Ma Temple build in 1448 for worshipping Matsu (the goddess of seafarers and fishermen).

Majority of the people living in Macau are Buddhists.

Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong Province in the north.

Chinese form as much as 95% of the total population of Macau, whereas the rest are peoples of Portugal, Europe, and other countries.

The economy of Macau largely depends upon the revenue generated by tourism and gambling.

The currency of Macau is Macanese Pataca.

After Las Vegas, Macau is one of the biggest gambling areas in the world with gambling legal.

Macau was the first and last European colony in China.

Macau is one of the most densely populated regions in the world.

The Historic Centre of Macao, including 25 relics, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Tipping is a tradition followed in the region. Nearly 10% of the bill is given as tip in most of the restaurants and hotels.