MACAU

Playing a very important role in the cultural expansion of Christianity throughout Asia and also a famous tourist city

Location: located on the Southeast coast of China to the west of the Pearl River Delta, Bordering on Guangdong Province.
Area: 23.8 sq km
Population: 0.44 million (March 2001)

Ethnic Groups: Chinese 95%, Macauese (mixed Portuguese and Asian ancestry), Portuguese, other

History: Early settlement by Portuguese seafarers four centuries ago; occupied by Portugal in 1849; on December 20, 1999 established as the Special Administrative Region of Macau of China after Chinese government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over the territory

Tourist Attractions: St. Lawrence Church, The Ruins of St. Paul's

Climate: Macau's climate is moderately hot, with an average annual temperature of just over 20Cº. The humidity level is high averaging between 73% and 90% humidity. Rainfall is also high. The average yearly total is between 40 and 80 inches. The best season to visit is autumn (October-December).