Macau

Flag Description Light green with a lotus flower above a stylized bridge and water in white, beneath an arc of five gold, five-pointed stars: one large in center of arc and four smaller. Currency Pataca. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Eastern asia, bordering the south china sea and china. Climate Subtropical; marine with cool winters, warm summers. Terrain Generally flat. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at South China Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Coloane Alto 172.4 m.

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Macau

This is a map of Macau. The map illustrates the location of The airport and its proximity to Coloane, Taipa, and the South China Sea.

Other countries on this map include: China

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