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Names of Macau

Macau is a special region in China that has its own unique set of names and meanings. The biggest of these names is "Macao Special Administrative Region" or MSAR for short. This is the name that China officially uses to refer to Macau.

Now, let's get into the other names. Macau is known as "Ou Mun" in Cantonese, which means "gateway" or "door." Cantonese is a Chinese dialect and is commonly spoken in Macau. Additionally, in the Portuguese language, which was the official language of Macau when it was a colony of Portugal, Macau is known as "Região Administrativa Especial de Macau." This means "Special Administrative Region of Macau" in English.

People who live in Macau are known as "Macanese" or "Macau people." The currency used in Macau is called "Macau Pataca." This is the official currency used in Macau and it's symbol is MOP$.

Finally, Macau's flag is also important. It features three symbols – a green lotus flower, a white dove, and a golden bridge. The green lotus flower represents Macau's Portuguese history, the white dove symbolizes peace, and the golden bridge stands for the connection between Macau and China.

So, that's a rundown of the names of Macau. Remember, there's MSAR, Ou Mun, Região Administrativa Especial de Macau, Macanese, Macau Pataca, and the Macau flag with its lotus flower, dove, and bridge.