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Besides historical colonial relics, the biggest attractions in Macau are the casinos. Though many forms of gambling are legal there, the most popular game is Pai Gow, a game played with Chinese dominoes. Gamblers from Hong Kong often take a one-day excusion to the city. Ferry service between Hong Kong and Macau is available 24 hours a day, every day.
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National motto: none | |||||
Official language | Cantonese and Portuguese | ||||
President of the PRC | Hu Jintao | ||||
Chief Executive | Edmund Ho Hau-wah[?] | ||||
Area - Total - % water | (Not ranked) 25.4 km² 0% | ||||
Population
- Total (2002) - Density | (Not ranked)
461,833 18,182/km² | ||||
Establishment
- Date | Handover from Portugal to the People's Republic of China
December 20, 1999 | ||||
Currency | Pataca[?] (MOP) | ||||
Time zone | UTC +8 (AWST) | ||||
Internet TLD | .MO | ||||
Calling Code | 853 |
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Macau comprises two administrative subdivisions: Macau and the islands (Taipa[?] and Coloane[?]).
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