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Geography and Environment of Macau

Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Macau.

Detailed geography

Physical Features

Terrain
generally flat
Climate
subtropical; marine with cool winters, warm summers
Weather Patterns
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Highest Point
172 — Coloane Alto 172.4 m
Lowest Point
South China Sea 0 m

Borders and Area

Area (Comparative)
about 0.1 times the size of Washington, DC
Border Countries
regional border: China 0.34 km

Natural Resources and Hazards

Natural Resources
NEGL
Natural Hazards
typhoons

Environment and Land Use

Current Environmental Issues
NA
International Agreements
party to: Marine Dumping (associate member), Ship Pollution (associate member)