Macau Special Administrative Region (Macao)

Is a semi-independent political entity in the continent of Asia.

Its center lies at a latitude of 22.15778 and longitude of 113.55972.

Macau Special Administrative Region also goes by the names, Aomen, Aomen Tebie Xingzhengqu, Aomyn', Ma Cao, Macao, Macao S.A.R., China, Macao S.A.R., Tseina, Macau, Macau - ao men, Macau - 澳门, Macau Special Administrative Region, Macáó, Makao, Makao S.A.R Kina, Makaou

The prodominant languages spoken are zh-Hant (Chinese) zh-Hant-MO (Chinese) zh-MO (Chinese) and its currency is the Pataca (MOP),

Macau Special Administrative Region currently has a population of 449200 (estimate).

Regions within Macau Special Administrative Region

Largest Cities within Macau Special Administrative Region

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Macao (SAR of China)

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT

Travel Summary

There is no formal British Consulate in Macao. If you require assistance when you are in Macao you should contact the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong. See the Contact Details section of this Travel Advice.

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. For further information see our Terrorism Abroad page.

You should take sensible precautins against pick pocketing and other street crime.

In 2011, 61,665 British tourists visited Macao (Source: the Macao Tourism Board). Most visits are trouble-free. See General - Consular Assistance.

The typhoon season in Macao normally runs from April to October. See Natural Disasters

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.