The English edition of Macao Yearbook 2011, an annual publication compiled by the Government Information Bureau (GCS) of the Macao SAR, will be launched tomorrow, alongside with the launch of the free iPhone App of Macao Yearbook. The English edition of Macao Yearbook 2011 comprises 647 pages and is enriched by 155 photographs. It is divided into five sections: Administrative Priorities of the MSAR Government; Calendar of Events; Review of the MSAR; Overview of the MSAR; and Appendices. Consisting of 16 chapters, the Overview of the MSAR presents 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. The Macao Yearbook 2011, together with a complimentary CD-ROM containing the PDF version of the yearbook, can be purchased at the following places at 120 patacas or 120 Hong Kong dollars per copy: major local bookstores; the Government Public Information Centre at Rua do Campo; and the Macao Post Office (Macao Post)'s Philatelic Division, Rua do Campo Branch, Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal Branch, Macau International Airport Branch, and Nova Taipa Branch. During the promotional period lasting until 31 March 2012, a 20 percent discount will be offered to any purchase of Macao Yearbook 2011. The Chinese and Portuguese editions of Macao Yearbook 2011 were launched earlier in November. The Macao Yearbook iPhone App offers three editions of the Macao Yearbook from 2009 to 2011 in three languages, namely Chinese, Portuguese and English. It is available for free download at the App Store; alternatively it can be downloaded through a link on the Government Information Bureau's Website www.gcs.gov.mo. The Macao Yearbook App for tablet computers will be launched at a later date.
