Hugo Carriço
Macau / 澳門特別行政區/ Àomén Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū...Former Portuguese colony
Macau is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China; the other is Hong Kong. Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province in the north and facing the South China Sea in the east and south. The territory has thriving industries such as textiles, electronics and toys, and a notable tourist industry.
Macau was a Portuguese colony and both the first and last European one in China. Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 16th century and subsequently administered the region until the handover on 20 December 1999. The Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Macau stipulate that Macau operates with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2049, fifty years after the transfer.
Under the policy of "one country, two systems", the Central People's Government is responsible for the territory's defense and foreign affairs, while Macau maintains its own legal system, police force, monetary system, customs policy, immigration policy, and delegates to international organisations and events.
Etymology
Before the Portuguese settlement in the early 16th century, Macau was known as Haojing (Oyster Mirror) or Jinghai (Mirror Sea). The name Macau is thought to be derived from the A-Ma Temple (traditional Chinese: 媽閣廟; Jyutping: Maa1 Gok3 Miu6), a temple built in 1448 dedicated to Matsu — the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. It is said that when the Portuguese sailors landed at the coast just outside the temple and asked the name of the place, the natives replied "媽閣" (Jyutping: "Maa1 Gok3"). The Portuguese then named the peninsula "Macau". The present Chinese name 澳門 (Mandarin Pinyin: Àomén; Jyutping: Ou3 Mun4) means "Inlet Gates".
Macau Flag
The Regional flag of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (traditional Chinese: 澳門特別行政區區旗), is light green with a lotus flower above the stylized Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge and water in white, beneath an arc of five gold, five-pointed stars: one large in the center of the arc and four smaller ones.
The lotus was chosen as the floral emblem of Macau. The Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge is a bridge linking the Macau Peninsula and the island of Taipa. The bridge is one of the most recognisable landmarks for the territory. The water beneath the lotus and the bridge symbolise Macau's position as a port and its role played in the territory. The five five-pointed stars echo the design of the flag of the People's Republic of China, symbolising the relationship Macau has with its mother country
History
The history of Macau is traced back to the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC), when the region now called Macau came under the jurisdiction of Panyu county, in Nanhai prefecture (present day Guangdong). The first recorded inhabitants of the area were people seeking refuge in Macau from invading Mongols during the Southern Song Dynasty. Under the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 AD), fishermen migrated to Macau from Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
Macau did not develop as a major settlement until the Portuguese arrived in the 16th century. In 1535, Portuguese traders obtained the rights to anchor ships in Macau's harbours and to carry out trading activities, though not the right to stay onshore. Around 1552–1553, they obtained temporary permission to erect storage sheds onshore, in order to dry out goods drenched by sea water; they soon built rudimentary stone houses around the area now called Nam Van. In 1557, the Portuguese established a permanent settlement in Macau, paying an annual rent of 500 taels of silver.
As more Portuguese settled in Macau to engage in trading, they made demands for self-administration; but this was not achieved until the 1840s. In 1576, Pope Gregory XIII established the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau. In 1583, the Portuguese in Macau were permitted to form a Senate to handle various issues concerning their social and economic affairs under strict supervision of the Chinese authority, but there was no transfer of sovereignty. Macau prospered as a port but was the target of repeated failed attempts by the Dutch to conquer it in the 17th century.
Following the Opium War (1839–42), Portugal occupied Taipa and Coloane in 1851 and 1864 respectively. In December the 1st, 1887, the Qing and Sino-Portuguese governments signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, under which China ceded the right of "perpetual occupation and government of Macau by Portugal" in compliance with the statements of the Protocol of Lisbon. In return, Macao Government would cooperate with Hong Kong's smuggle of Indian opium and China would be able to increase profits through customs taxes. Portugal was also obliged "never to alienate Macao without previous agreement with China", therefore ensuring that negotiation between Portugal and France (regarding a possible exchange of Macao and Guinea with the French Congo) or with other countries would not go forward - so that the British commercial interests would be secured; Macao officially became a territory under Portuguese administration.
In 1928, after the Qing Dynasty had been overthrown following the Xinhai Revolution, the Kuomintang (KMT) government officially notified Portugal that it was abrogating the Treaty of Amity and Commerce; the two powers signed a new Sino-Portuguese Friendship and Trade Treaty in place of the abrogated treaty. Making only a few provisions concerning tariff principles and matters relating to business affairs, the new treaty did not alter the sovereignty of Macau and Portuguese government of Macau remained unchanged.
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the Beijing government declared the Sino-Portuguese Treaty of Amity and Commerce to be invalid as an “unequal treaty” imposed by foreigners on China. However, Beijing was not ready to settle the treaty question, leaving the maintenance of “the status quo” until a more appropriate time.
Influenced by the Cultural Revolution in mainland China and by general dissatisfaction with Portuguese government, riots broke out in Macau in 1966. In the most serious, the so-called 12-3 incident, 6 people were killed and more than 200 people were injured. On 28 January 1967, the Portuguese government issued a formal apology.
Shortly after the overthrow of the Salazar dictatorship in 1974 in Lisbon, the new Portuguese government determined it would relinquish all its overseas possessions. In 1976, Lisbon redefined Macau as a "Chinese territory under Portuguese administration" and granted it a large measure of administrative, financial, and economic autonomy. Three years later, Portugal and China agreed to regard Macau as "a Chinese territory under (temporary) Portuguese administration". The Chinese and Portuguese governments commenced negotiations on the question of Macau in June 1986. The two signed a Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration the next year, making Macau a special administrative region (SAR) of China. The Chinese government assumed formal sovereignty over Macau on 20 December 1999.
Geography
Macau is situated 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Hong Kong and 145 kilometres (90 mi) from Guangzhou. It consists of the Macau Peninsula itself and the islands of Taipa and Coloane. The peninsula is formed by the Zhujiang (Pearl River) estuary on the east and the Xijiang (West River) on the west. It borders the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone in mainland China. The main border crossing between Macau and China is known as the Portas do Cerco (Barrier Gate) on the Macau side, and the Gongbei Port of Entry on the Zhuhai side.
Macau Peninsula was originally an island, but a connecting sandbar gradually turned into a narrow isthmus, thus changing Macau into a peninsula. Land reclamation in the 17th century transformed Macau into a peninsula with generally flat terrain, though numerous steep hills still mark the original land mass. Alto de Coloane is the highest point in Macau, with an altitude of 170.6 metres (559.7 ft). With a dense urban environment, Macau has no arable land, pastures, forest, or woodland.
Macau has a humid subtropical climate, with average humidity between 75% and 90%. Seasonal climate is greatly influenced by the monsoons, and differences in temperature between summer and winter are marked. The average annual temperature of Macau is 22.3 °C (72.1 °F). July is the warmest month, with average temperature being 28.6 °C (83.5 °F). The coolest month is January, with average temperature 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
Located in the coastal region of south of China, Macau has ample rainfall, with average annual precipitation being 2,030 millimetres (79.9 in). However, winter is mostly dry due to the monsoon from mainland China. Autumn in Macau, from October to December, is sunny and warm with low humidity. Winter (January to March) is warm and sunny. Humidity starts to increase in spring from April to June, and in summer from July to September, the climate is warm to hot and humid with rain and occasional typhoons.
I need Help here .
Is the China anthem the same in Macau ?
March of the Volunteers
Traditional
前進！各民族英雄的人民！
偉大的共產黨領導我們繼續長征。
萬眾一心奔向共產主義明天，
建設祖國保衛祖國英勇地鬥爭。
前進！前進！前進！
我們千秋萬代
高舉毛澤東旗幟，前進！
高舉毛澤東旗幟，前進！
前進！ 前進！進！
Simplified
前进！各民族英雄的人民！
伟大的共产党领导我们继续长征。
万众一心奔向共产主义明天，
建设祖国保卫祖国英勇地斗争。
前进！前进！前进！
我们千秋万代
高举毛泽东旗帜，前进！
高举毛泽东旗帜，前进！
前进！ 前进！ 进！
Pinyin
Qiánjìn! Gè mínzú yīngxióng de rénmín,
Wěidà de gòngchǎndǎng lǐngdǎo wǒmen jìxù chángzhēng.
Wànzhòngyīxīn bēnxiàng gòngchǎnzhǔyì míngtiān,
Jiànshè zǔgúo bǎowèi zǔgúo yīngyǒng de dòuzhēng.
Qiánjìn! Qiánjìn! Qiánjìn!
Wǒmen qiānqīuwàndài
Gāojǔ Máo Zédōng qízhì, qiánjìn!
Gāojǔ Máo Zédōng qízhì, qiánjìn!
Qiánjìn! Qiánjìn! Jìn!
English
March on! People of all heroic nationalities!
The great Communist Party leads us in continuing the Long March ,
Millions with but one heart toward a communist tomorrow,
Develop and protect the country in a brave struggle.
March on, march on, march on!
We will for generations,
Raise high Mao Zedong's banner, march on!
Raise high Mao Zedong's banner, march on!
March on! March on! On!
In diferent languages
eng | arg | ast | cym | glg | nld | por: Macau
ces | dan | fin | fra | ina | ita | nor | ron | slk | slv | spa | swe: Macao
jav | lin | mlt | pol | szl: Makau
deu | ltz | nds: Makao / Makao; Macao / Macao
epo | lav | tur: Makao
hun | isl: Makaó
que | tgl: Makaw
aze: Aomın / Аомын; Makao / Макао
bos: Makao / Макао
est: Aomen; Macau
gle: Macao / Macao
ind: Makau / ماكاو
kur: Makao / ماکائۆ
lit: Makao; Aomenas
mol: Macao / Макао
msa: Macau / ماكاو
slo: Makau / Макау
tuk: Aomyn / Аомынь; Makao / Макао
uzb: Aomin / Аоминь; Makao / Макао
vie: Ma Cao; Áo Môn
wol: Makaaw
bel: Аамынь / Aamyń; Макао / Makao; Макаў / Makaŭ
bul: Макао (Makao)
kaz: Аумын / Awmın / اۋمىن; Макао / Makao / ماكاو
mon: Аомынь (Aomyn'); Макао (Makao)
rus: Аомынь (Aomyn'); Аомэнь (Aomėn'); Макао (Makao)
srp: Макао / Makao
tgk: Аомин / ائامین / Aomin; Макао / مکئا / Makao
ukr: Аоминь (Aomyn'); Аомень (Aomen'); Макао (Makao)
ara: ماكاو (Mākāw); مكاو (Makāw)
fas: ماکائو (Mākāʾo)
pus: ماکاو (Mākāo)
uig: ئاۋمېن / Awmén / Авмен
urd: مکاؤ (Makāʾu)
heb: מקאו (Maqaʾû); מאקאו (Mâqaʾû)
lad: מאקאו / Makao
yid: מאַקאַאָ (Makao); מאַקאַו (Makau)
ell: Μακάο (Makáo); Μακάου (Makáoy)
hye: Մակաօ (Makaō)
kat: მაკაო (Makao); მაკაუ (Makau)
hin: मकाओ (Makāo)
ben: মাকাও (Mākāo); মাকাউ (Mākāu)
pan: ਮਕਾਓ (Makāo)
kan: ಮಕೌ (Makau)
mal: മക്കാവു (Makkāvu); മാകൌ (Mākau)
tam: மக்காவு (Makkāvu)
tel: మకావు (Makāvu); మకౌ (Makau)
Macau / 澳門特別行政區/ Àomén Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū...Former Portuguese colony
Macau is one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China; the other is Hong Kong. Macau lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province in the north and facing the South China Sea in the east and south. The territory has thriving industries such as textiles, electronics and toys, and a notable tourist industry.
Macau was a Portuguese colony and both the first and last European one in China. Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 16th century and subsequently administered the region until the handover on 20 December 1999. The Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Macau stipulate that Macau operates with a high degree of autonomy until at least 2049, fifty years after the transfer.
Under the policy of "one country, two systems", the Central People's Government is responsible for the territory's defense and foreign affairs, while Macau maintains its own legal system, police force, monetary system, customs policy, immigration policy, and delegates to international organisations and events.
Etymology
Before the Portuguese settlement in the early 16th century, Macau was known as Haojing (Oyster Mirror) or Jinghai (Mirror Sea). The name Macau is thought to be derived from the A-Ma Temple (traditional Chinese: 媽閣廟; Jyutping: Maa1 Gok3 Miu6), a temple built in 1448 dedicated to Matsu — the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. It is said that when the Portuguese sailors landed at the coast just outside the temple and asked the name of the place, the natives replied "媽閣" (Jyutping: "Maa1 Gok3"). The Portuguese then named the peninsula "Macau". The present Chinese name 澳門 (Mandarin Pinyin: Àomén; Jyutping: Ou3 Mun4) means "Inlet Gates".
Macau Flag
The Regional flag of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (traditional Chinese: 澳門特別行政區區旗), is light green with a lotus flower above the stylized Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge and water in white, beneath an arc of five gold, five-pointed stars: one large in the center of the arc and four smaller ones.
The lotus was chosen as the floral emblem of Macau. The Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge is a bridge linking the Macau Peninsula and the island of Taipa. The bridge is one of the most recognisable landmarks for the territory. The water beneath the lotus and the bridge symbolise Macau's position as a port and its role played in the territory. The five five-pointed stars echo the design of the flag of the People's Republic of China, symbolising the relationship Macau has with its mother country
History
The history of Macau is traced back to the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC), when the region now called Macau came under the jurisdiction of Panyu county, in Nanhai prefecture (present day Guangdong). The first recorded inhabitants of the area were people seeking refuge in Macau from invading Mongols during the Southern Song Dynasty. Under the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 AD), fishermen migrated to Macau from Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
Macau did not develop as a major settlement until the Portuguese arrived in the 16th century. In 1535, Portuguese traders obtained the rights to anchor ships in Macau's harbours and to carry out trading activities, though not the right to stay onshore. Around 1552–1553, they obtained temporary permission to erect storage sheds onshore, in order to dry out goods drenched by sea water; they soon built rudimentary stone houses around the area now called Nam Van. In 1557, the Portuguese established a permanent settlement in Macau, paying an annual rent of 500 taels of silver.
As more Portuguese settled in Macau to engage in trading, they made demands for self-administration; but this was not achieved until the 1840s. In 1576, Pope Gregory XIII established the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau. In 1583, the Portuguese in Macau were permitted to form a Senate to handle various issues concerning their social and economic affairs under strict supervision of the Chinese authority, but there was no transfer of sovereignty. Macau prospered as a port but was the target of repeated failed attempts by the Dutch to conquer it in the 17th century.
Following the Opium War (1839–42), Portugal occupied Taipa and Coloane in 1851 and 1864 respectively. In December the 1st, 1887, the Qing and Sino-Portuguese governments signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, under which China ceded the right of "perpetual occupation and government of Macau by Portugal" in compliance with the statements of the Protocol of Lisbon. In return, Macao Government would cooperate with Hong Kong's smuggle of Indian opium and China would be able to increase profits through customs taxes. Portugal was also obliged "never to alienate Macao without previous agreement with China", therefore ensuring that negotiation between Portugal and France (regarding a possible exchange of Macao and Guinea with the French Congo) or with other countries would not go forward - so that the British commercial interests would be secured; Macao officially became a territory under Portuguese administration.
In 1928, after the Qing Dynasty had been overthrown following the Xinhai Revolution, the Kuomintang (KMT) government officially notified Portugal that it was abrogating the Treaty of Amity and Commerce; the two powers signed a new Sino-Portuguese Friendship and Trade Treaty in place of the abrogated treaty. Making only a few provisions concerning tariff principles and matters relating to business affairs, the new treaty did not alter the sovereignty of Macau and Portuguese government of Macau remained unchanged.
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the Beijing government declared the Sino-Portuguese Treaty of Amity and Commerce to be invalid as an “unequal treaty” imposed by foreigners on China. However, Beijing was not ready to settle the treaty question, leaving the maintenance of “the status quo” until a more appropriate time.
Influenced by the Cultural Revolution in mainland China and by general dissatisfaction with Portuguese government, riots broke out in Macau in 1966. In the most serious, the so-called 12-3 incident, 6 people were killed and more than 200 people were injured. On 28 January 1967, the Portuguese government issued a formal apology.
Shortly after the overthrow of the Salazar dictatorship in 1974 in Lisbon, the new Portuguese government determined it would relinquish all its overseas possessions. In 1976, Lisbon redefined Macau as a "Chinese territory under Portuguese administration" and granted it a large measure of administrative, financial, and economic autonomy. Three years later, Portugal and China agreed to regard Macau as "a Chinese territory under (temporary) Portuguese administration". The Chinese and Portuguese governments commenced negotiations on the question of Macau in June 1986. The two signed a Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration the next year, making Macau a special administrative region (SAR) of China. The Chinese government assumed formal sovereignty over Macau on 20 December 1999.
Geography
Macau is situated 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Hong Kong and 145 kilometres (90 mi) from Guangzhou. It consists of the Macau Peninsula itself and the islands of Taipa and Coloane. The peninsula is formed by the Zhujiang (Pearl River) estuary on the east and the Xijiang (West River) on the west. It borders the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone in mainland China. The main border crossing between Macau and China is known as the Portas do Cerco (Barrier Gate) on the Macau side, and the Gongbei Port of Entry on the Zhuhai side.
Macau Peninsula was originally an island, but a connecting sandbar gradually turned into a narrow isthmus, thus changing Macau into a peninsula. Land reclamation in the 17th century transformed Macau into a peninsula with generally flat terrain, though numerous steep hills still mark the original land mass. Alto de Coloane is the highest point in Macau, with an altitude of 170.6 metres (559.7 ft). With a dense urban environment, Macau has no arable land, pastures, forest, or woodland.
Macau has a humid subtropical climate, with average humidity between 75% and 90%. Seasonal climate is greatly influenced by the monsoons, and differences in temperature between summer and winter are marked. The average annual temperature of Macau is 22.3 °C (72.1 °F). July is the warmest month, with average temperature being 28.6 °C (83.5 °F). The coolest month is January, with average temperature 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
Located in the coastal region of south of China, Macau has ample rainfall, with average annual precipitation being 2,030 millimetres (79.9 in). However, winter is mostly dry due to the monsoon from mainland China. Autumn in Macau, from October to December, is sunny and warm with low humidity. Winter (January to March) is warm and sunny. Humidity starts to increase in spring from April to June, and in summer from July to September, the climate is warm to hot and humid with rain and occasional typhoons.
I need Help here .
Is the China anthem the same in Macau ?
March of the Volunteers
Traditional
前進！各民族英雄的人民！
偉大的共產黨領導我們繼續長征。
萬眾一心奔向共產主義明天，
建設祖國保衛祖國英勇地鬥爭。
前進！前進！前進！
我們千秋萬代
高舉毛澤東旗幟，前進！
高舉毛澤東旗幟，前進！
前進！ 前進！進！
Simplified
前进！各民族英雄的人民！
伟大的共产党领导我们继续长征。
万众一心奔向共产主义明天，
建设祖国保卫祖国英勇地斗争。
前进！前进！前进！
我们千秋万代
高举毛泽东旗帜，前进！
高举毛泽东旗帜，前进！
前进！ 前进！ 进！
Pinyin
Qiánjìn! Gè mínzú yīngxióng de rénmín,
Wěidà de gòngchǎndǎng lǐngdǎo wǒmen jìxù chángzhēng.
Wànzhòngyīxīn bēnxiàng gòngchǎnzhǔyì míngtiān,
Jiànshè zǔgúo bǎowèi zǔgúo yīngyǒng de dòuzhēng.
Qiánjìn! Qiánjìn! Qiánjìn!
Wǒmen qiānqīuwàndài
Gāojǔ Máo Zédōng qízhì, qiánjìn!
Gāojǔ Máo Zédōng qízhì, qiánjìn!
Qiánjìn! Qiánjìn! Jìn!
English
March on! People of all heroic nationalities!
The great Communist Party leads us in continuing the Long March ,
Millions with but one heart toward a communist tomorrow,
Develop and protect the country in a brave struggle.
March on, march on, march on!
We will for generations,
Raise high Mao Zedong's banner, march on!
Raise high Mao Zedong's banner, march on!
March on! March on! On!
In diferent languages
eng | arg | ast | cym | glg | nld | por: Macau
ces | dan | fin | fra | ina | ita | nor | ron | slk | slv | spa | swe: Macao
jav | lin | mlt | pol | szl: Makau
deu | ltz | nds: Makao / Makao; Macao / Macao
epo | lav | tur: Makao
hun | isl: Makaó
que | tgl: Makaw
aze: Aomın / Аомын; Makao / Макао
bos: Makao / Макао
est: Aomen; Macau
gle: Macao / Macao
ind: Makau / ماكاو
kur: Makao / ماکائۆ
lit: Makao; Aomenas
mol: Macao / Макао
msa: Macau / ماكاو
slo: Makau / Макау
tuk: Aomyn / Аомынь; Makao / Макао
uzb: Aomin / Аоминь; Makao / Макао
vie: Ma Cao; Áo Môn
wol: Makaaw
bel: Аамынь / Aamyń; Макао / Makao; Макаў / Makaŭ
bul: Макао (Makao)
kaz: Аумын / Awmın / اۋمىن; Макао / Makao / ماكاو
mon: Аомынь (Aomyn'); Макао (Makao)
rus: Аомынь (Aomyn'); Аомэнь (Aomėn'); Макао (Makao)
srp: Макао / Makao
tgk: Аомин / ائامین / Aomin; Макао / مکئا / Makao
ukr: Аоминь (Aomyn'); Аомень (Aomen'); Макао (Makao)
ara: ماكاو (Mākāw); مكاو (Makāw)
fas: ماکائو (Mākāʾo)
pus: ماکاو (Mākāo)
uig: ئاۋمېن / Awmén / Авмен
urd: مکاؤ (Makāʾu)
heb: מקאו (Maqaʾû); מאקאו (Mâqaʾû)
lad: מאקאו / Makao
yid: מאַקאַאָ (Makao); מאַקאַו (Makau)
ell: Μακάο (Makáo); Μακάου (Makáoy)
hye: Մակաօ (Makaō)
kat: მაკაო (Makao); მაკაუ (Makau)
hin: मकाओ (Makāo)
ben: মাকাও (Mākāo); মাকাউ (Mākāu)
pan: ਮਕਾਓ (Makāo)
kan: ಮಕೌ (Makau)
mal: മക്കാവു (Makkāvu); മാകൌ (Mākau)
tam: மக்காவு (Makkāvu)
tel: మకావు (Makāvu); మకౌ (Makau)