Geography
Macau is in Eastern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 22.16666666, 113.55; it has China.
Neighboring countries: China
Asia
Macau
Macau is a country in Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- No official capital listed
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Population
- 685.9 thousand
- Area
- 30 km²
- Currency
- Macanese pataca (MOP)
- Official language
- Portuguese, Chinese
- Calling code
- +853
- Internet TLD
- .mo
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
Macau map preview: 22.17, 113.55
People and Culture
Macau uses Portuguese, Chinese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Macau varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Macau is recorded with the official name Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- No official capital listed
- Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: No official capital listed
- Time zone data: UTC+08:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Macau is grouped under Asia.
- Macau has a listed area of 30 km².
- Macau is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Macau
What is the capital of Macau?
The capital of Macau is No official capital listed.
What continent is Macau in?
Macau is in Asia.
What currency does Macau use?
Macau uses the Macanese pataca.
What language is spoken in Macau?
Portuguese, Chinese is listed for Macau in this database.