Macau
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Capital
Macau
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Local time
4:31
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Population
652 500
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+853
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Currency
P MOP (pataca)
Macau
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Capital
Macau
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Local time
4:31
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Population
652 500
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+853
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Currency
P MOP (pataca)
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Average Salary
$ 4 900
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Petrol price
€ 1.37 pl
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Precipitation
410mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
31 km2
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Annual air passengers
2.79 m
Population
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Literacy rates
96.5%
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Languages
Cantonese
Mandarin - 5 %
Hokkien
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Murders
0 per 100k
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Diabetes
8%
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Tuberculosis
72 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
tourism, gambling, clothing, textiles, electronics, footwear, toys
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Agriculture
fishing
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Renewable Energy
10%
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CO2 Emissions
1 283kt
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ATMs per 100k people
254
What not to do when visiting Macau
Don't sit or stand on Buddha statue for taking a picture. This can lead to stay in prison.
Don't make a long eye contact - it's tactless.
Don’t forget to show respect when greeting. While foreigners are expected to shake hands, the traditional form of greeting is the bow - the deeper you bow, the more respect you show. A foreign visitor ('gaijin') may bow the head slightly since no one expects foreigners to understand the subtle nuances of bowing generally.
Don’t necessarily try to use ride-hailing applications like Uber in Macau - local authorities consider it illegal and can enforce actions against both drivers and passengers.
Don’t show too much affection or intense emotions in public.
Don’t’ forget people in Macau are honest, pleasant and soft-spoken. Deep regard for moral values and respect for human life are primary traits of the Macau etiquette, and tourists are given high regard and due respect.
Don’t take pictures of military installations and in the areas with "no photography” signs, especially in casinos.
Don’t bring dogs or cats into Macau without an official permit.
Don't forget the rainy season usually runs between April and October.
Don't be surprised local customs are much akin to western society.
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Don't laugh with your mouth fully open - hold your hand in front of your mouth when laughing.
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