Macau, one of the two special administrative regions of China(alongside Hong Kong special administrative region), lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, boarding Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China to the east and south and it is composed of the Macau peninsula, Taipa Island, Coloane Island and Cotai Island.
Macau was a Portuguese colony since 16th century and both the first and last European colony in China. On December 20, 1999, Portugal ended the rule and returned Macau back to the People's Republic of China. Under the policy of "one country, two systems", Macau governed a high degree of autonomy rights. However, during more than 400 years, cultural integration and co-exist of the East and the West had made Macao into a unique metropolis: both the antique traditional temples and solemn Catholic, and numerous historical and cultural heritages, and the beautiful seaside scenery.
Macau is also one of the world's four big cities for gambling. The famous textile products, toys, tourism, hotels, and resorts that make Macao flourish for a long time people. Therefore, Macau is one of the richest cities in the world.
The territory's economy is heavily dependent on gambling and tourism known as the one of the world's four big cities for gambling, but also the famous textile products, toys, tourism, hotels, and resorts that make Macao flourish for a long time people. Therefore, Macau is one of the richest cities in the world.