| Name | Macau |
|---|---|
| Name in pinyin | Àomén |
| Name in simplified Chinese | 澳門 |
| Name in traditional Chinese | 澳門 |
| Etymology | Perhaps from the A-Ma Temple (Chinese: 媽閣廟; Mandarin Pinyin: Māgé Miào), a temple built in 1448 dedicated to Matsu – the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. The present Chinese name (Chinese: 澳門; Mandarin Pinyin: Àomén) means "Inlet Gates". |
| Population | 0.6 millions |
| Percentage of the national population | 0.04 % |
| Population density (inhab./km²) | 18 612 |
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