Macao
46 reviewed tells
T1Essential tells
Black Plates, White Text
Macao licence plates are black with white text. Plates can be either long or square.
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Road SignBilingual Street Signs
White street signs with a blue border and both Chinese and Portuguese text are a clue for Macao.
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OtherT2Intermediate tells
Portuguese and Chinese
Portuguese can commonly be seen in Macao, especially on storefronts, along with Chinese.
Language ScriptEarly Gen 2 Coverage
This area can be difficult to identify because there are very few language or architecture clues. Washed-out early Generation 2 coverage can help indicate Macau.
ArchitectureNorthern Macau Streets
In the northern half of Macau, dense apartment buildings can appear alongside gridded, narrow streets with cars parked on both sides.
ArchitectureEstrada on Signs
The street suffix “Estrada” means “Road.”
VegetationSquare Street Suffixes
Street suffixes such as "Praceta," "Praça," and "Largo" indicate a square or plaza.
VegetationRampa Street Suffix
In Macao, the street suffix “Rampa” means “ramp.”
VegetationHilly Southern Roads
In the south, Macau has a hilly rural area with narrow roads winding uphill and trees on both sides. Lamp posts are also commonly seen there.
VegetationRotunda Suffix
The street suffix “Rotunda” indicates a roundabout.
VegetationBeco Street Suffix
In Macao, the street suffix “Beco” means “alley” or “aisle.”
VegetationCalçada Street Suffix
Calçada is a street suffix meaning a cobbled street for pedestrian use.
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Drives on the Left
In Macao, traffic drives on the left side of the road.
Driving SideSai Van Bridge Towers
The Sai Van Bridge can be recognized by its cuboid towers with arches in them.
OtherCasinos and Gambling
Gambling is legal in Macao and is described as its biggest source of revenue, accounting for 50% of GDP. Casinos and gambling advertisements are common, and the casinos often have extravagant, kitsch designs.
OtherGrey Lamp Posts
Cylindrical grey lamp posts with a black painted bottom can be seen in Macau.
OtherLamp Post Paint
In Macao, these lamp posts have a black-painted bottom. Similar lamp posts in Hong Kong do not have a black-painted bottom.
OtherAmizade Bridge Guardrails
Red guardrails can be seen on the Amizade Bridge in Macao.
OtherGeneration 2 Camera
Generation 2 can be recognized by lower camera quality, circular blur above and below the camera, and slightly off colours.
OtherOld Gen 2 Coverage
Macau coverage includes some of the oldest Generation 2 imagery available. The colors can look especially washed out and overexposed, which can help identify Macau coverage when other clues are absent.
OtherChina Streak Counting
Macao is a Special Administrative Region of China. For country streak purposes, it is counted as China.
OtherGeneration 2 Coverage
Coverage in Macao is limited to Generation 2.
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