English edition Macao Yearbook 2005 to be launched

The English language edition Macao Yearbook 2005, an annual publication compiled and written by the Government Information Bureau of the MSAR, will be launched tomorrow (18 February). Macao Yearbook 2005 outlines major events, details of progress achieved, and changes made in the course of Macao’s political, economic, social and cultural development. The Macao Yearbook has been published annually since 2002, with the aim of promoting Macao and providing detailed information and data for all who wish to study and understand Macao. Enriched by some 190 photos, the 621-page Macao Yearbook 2005 is divided into five sections: Administrative Priorities of the MSAR Government in 2004; Calendar of Events in 2004; Review of the MSAR in 2004; Overview of the Macao SAR; and Appendices. In this edition, the Review of the MSAR in 2004 records all the major developments and changes in the administrative, legislative and judicial areas in Macao during the year. The Overview of the MSAR presents, in a systematic and integrated manner, data and information on the political and administrative system; legal and judicial system; external relations; economy; gaming industry; tourism; public order; education; culture and sport; health and social welfare; media, communications and information technology; land, infrastructure, housing and public utilities; transport; geography, environment and population; religion and customs; and history. Macao Yearbook 2005 is separately published in Chinese, Portuguese and English. The book retails at a price of just 120 patacas/Hong Kong dollars. In Macao, the three different language editions of Macao Yearbook 2005 are on sale at the Macau Cultural Plaza, Sing Kwong Bookshop, the Portuguese Bookshop (Livraria Portuguesa), Wan Tat Bookshop, Elite Bookstore, One Bookshop, and Universal Bookshop, as well as at the Philatelic Division and following branches of the Macao Post Office (Macao Post): Rua do Campo, Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, Macau International Airport, Nova Taipa. In addition, Macao Yearbook 2005 can also be purchased at the Government Printing Bureau and its outlet at the Public Administrative Building on Rua do Campo. In Hong Kong, the three separate language editions of Macao Yearbook 2005 are on sale at the Commercial Press (HK) Ltd bookshops the Cosmos Books Ltd. During the promotion period ends until 31 March 2006, a 20 percent discount will be offered to any purchase of Macao Yearbook 2005. Anyone who buys the 2005 edition will enjoy a 50 percent discount on the purchase of any of the previous editions (Macao Yearbook 2004, Macao Yearbook 2003 and Macao Yearbook 2002).