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Macao was the oldest permanent European settlement in East Asia, established by the Portuguese in 1557. It began its history as Portuguese colony, became a free port in 1849, got established as a Chinese territory under Portuguese administration in 1974, and has been a Special Administrative Region under Chinese sovereignty since the end of 1999.
During the centuries it became closely associated with illegal gambling and smuggling. Today the traditional fishing and the newer manufacturing industries are supplemented by tourism and gambling casinos (the tourism authorities make a very serious effort to reposition Macao as a cultural and heritage destination as opposed to a gamblers' paradise).
The name of the settlement comes from the 14th century A-Ma temple (A-Ma-gau meaning A-Ma's bay). |
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| Pros: | "Atmosphere, architecture, attractions" | | Cons: | "Lack of terraces, street cafes, etc. (in the heat, it would be nice to have more opportunities for a break and a drink)" | | In A Nutshell: | "Exciting blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures" |
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Jim_Eliason Sat Apr 7, 2007 12:36 UTC
Great tips Tamara! | lotharlerch Sat Dec 11, 2004 06:35 UTC
A very nice page from such a short visit! Happy Birthday! btw. I WAS a frequent visitor of your counntry..... | belgianchocolate Wed Oct 27, 2004 13:35 UTC
It took me a moment to figure out what else a junk could be. A very informative page with loads of information. well done; | ncfg Sat Aug 28, 2004 20:17 UTC
Great tips about Macau, those narrow streets are just like the streets of my town :-) Greetings from Portugal. Nat |
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