Macau

Macau , officially Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is a special administrative region on the southern coast of China. Located on the Pearl River Delta near Hong Kong, Macau was a Portuguese territory until 1999 when it was transferred to China. Macau's culture is a unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese influences, visible in architecture, cuisine, and traditions. Macau's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and gambling, with numerous casinos and resorts making it known as the "Las Vegas of Asia". Macau is also famous for its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which includes places like the A-Ma Temple and the facade of St. Paul's Church. Population of Macau from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 667,400 inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 679,600 inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 682,500 inhabitants. Capital: Macau does not have a capital as it is a special administrative region of China. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: Macau is a special administrative region consisting of a single city. Administrative Divisions: Macau is a special administrative region and is not divided into further administrative divisions. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $55.1 billion. 2019: About $53.9 billion. 2020: Approximately $24.6 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 1.8%. 2019: Approximately 1.7%. 2020: Estimated to be around 2.9%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 3.01%. 2019: Approximately 2.76%. 2020: Around 0.05%.