Location: Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China

Area: 28.2 square km

Currency: Macau Pataca (MOP), but Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) and Renminbi (RMB) are accepted

Language: Official languages are Portuguese and Cantonese, but Mandarin and English is used in touristy areas

Religion: 50% Buddhist, 15% Catholics, others 35%

Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz . Rounded 3-pin 5A and 15A plug are used

Calling code: +853

Time zone: UTC + 8

Population: 451,000

Average January Temperature: 57 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 82 degrees F

Next to Las Vegas, Macau is one of the biggest gambling areas in the world.