Macau Historical Flags
| Flag | Duration | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1670–1830 | Flag of Portugal, used in colonial era colony of Macau | The Portuguese flag was used in colonial-era Macau, as there was no territorial flag. | |
| 1830–1911 | Flag of Portugal, used in colonial era colony of Macau | The Portuguese flag was used in colonial-era Macau, as there was no territorial flag. | |
| 1911–1999 | Flag of Portugal, used in colonial era colony of Macau | The Portuguese flag was used in colonial-era Macau, as there was no territorial flag. | |
| 1975–1999 | Flag of the Municipality of Macau, one of two local municipal governments. | A light blue field charged with the coat of arms of the Municipality of Macau. This was the flag used at the handover to China in 1999. | |
| 1975–1999 | Flag of Portuguese colonial Government of Macau. | A light blue field charged with the official coat of arms of the Portuguese colony of Macau. During the Portuguese administration this flag also represented the territory of Macau in the international forums, although it was not the official flag of the Portuguese colony. |
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