Macau is a special administrative region of which country?
AnswerChina
Like Hong Kong, Macau is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China.
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Macau facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Macau, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
The famous Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau are the remains of what?
AnswerA church
Only the stone facade and steps survive from the 17th-century Church of St. Paul, destroyed by fire in 1835.
Going deeper
In what year was Macau handed over to China?
Answer1999
Macau was returned to Chinese sovereignty on 20 December 1999; Hong Kong's handover was in 1997.
What is the currency of Macau?
AnswerPataca
Macau's own currency is the pataca, though Hong Kong dollars are also widely accepted.
What are Macau's two official languages?
AnswerChinese and Portuguese
Chinese and Portuguese are both official, with Cantonese the most widely spoken language.
Expert level
Cotai is an area of reclaimed land that joined which two islands?
AnswerTaipa and Coloane
Land reclamation filled the strait between Taipa and Coloane, creating Cotai.
The Macau Grand Prix is raced on what kind of track?
AnswerA street circuit through the city
The Guia Circuit uses Macau's public roads, closed off for the event.
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