Location: Eastern Asia, sharing a land border with China and coastline along the South China Sea.
Capital: Macau City
Tourist Attractions: Macau became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 20 December 1999 after over four centuries of Portuguese rule. Tourist attractions in Macau include the its many casinos and gaming houses that attract a large number of tourists. The Buddhist temple of Kun Lam Templei, dedicated to the goddess of mercy and housing a collection of pictures and scrolls and the Lou Lim Loc Gardens replete with European and Chinese plants are other sights to see. The 17th century Church of St Paul is also thronged by visitors eager to see its wonderful statues, portals and engravings. Tourists can also unwind in the paradise islands of Taipa and Coloane.
Access: Macau has its own international airport on Taipa Island that receives direct flights from most Asian countries. There are various ferry services operating between Hong Kong and Macau.
Climate: The climatic conditions in Macau are subtropical in nature. July through September are the months of heavy rainfall and high humidity. The summers are usually warm and winters cold, but not too chilly.