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Macau is a special administrative region of China, a former Portuguese colony, which in 1999 came under the jurisdiction of China while maintaining partial autonomy according to the principle: One country, two systems.
It is located in southern China, on the coast of the South China Sea, in the delta of the Pearl River. It borders Hong Kong to the east through the strait, Zhuhai in the north, Guangdong Province, and the major Chinese city of Guangzhou at 100.
Macau is now considered one of the most populous areas in the world and is known for its thriving gambling industry, which generates 7 times more revenue than all the casinos in the Las Vegas Strip area. It was one of the first European colonies in Asia and kept that status until 1999, which influenced the island's image even more than in the case of Hong Kong. Walking around the old city, you might think you're in Europe, except for the street signs and signs in Chinese. The Portuguese and native Macanese still live here, but the Chinese make up a large part of the population.
The official languages are Chinese (Cantonese) and Portuguese, but they are only used in official documents. Most locals speak several languages, including English, and use Cantonese for everyday life. Traditional Chinese characters are used for writing, as in neighboring Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Macau is the gambling capital of the world. It is Macau, not Las Vegas, which is the leader in the number of casinos and gambling revenues.
