Port of Macau

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Port of Macau
澳門港
Porto de Macau
Inner Harbour.JPG
Location
Country People's Republic of China
Location Macau
Details
Opened1557
Operated byMarine and Water Bureau, Macauport Co.
Owned by Government of Macau
Type of harborShallow water Seaport
Statistics
Website
www.macauport.com.mo

The Port of Macau is the seaport of Macau, China.

History

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The Port of Macau is divided into four areas:

Administration

Operations

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References

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  2. "Home". macauport.com.mo.

Coordinates: 22°11′47″N113°42′38″E / 22.19639°N 113.71056°E / 22.19639; 113.71056

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