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island, Macau, China
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Coloane is an island that is part of Macau, a special administrative region of China. It is located on the southwestern coast of China, within the Pearl River estuary, opposite Hong Kong. Coloane is one of the islands that, along with the Macau Peninsula, make up Macau. The island features hills, with Coloane Peak being its highest point at 565 feet (172 meters). Historically, it was covered in evergreen tropical forest, though the hills were later cleared for resources. Macau, including Coloane, has a monsoonal climate with significant rainfall during the summer months.1

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  2. Lantao Island

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