Welcome to Macedonia
The Republic of Macedonia is small country situated in the southern part of Balkan Peninsula. It borders Serbia and Kosovo to the north, Albania to the west, Greece to the south, and Bulgaria to the east. It is a natural bridge between East and West, North and South.
Macedonia abounds in natural beauty. Many have named it “the pearl of the Balkan”. The numerous mountains, forests, rivers and lakes present a great tourist attraction.
The cultural map is exceptionally rich and varied. Valuable archaeological sites, large number of churches and monasteries with their icons, frescoes and woodcarvings, testify the cultural heritage.
Visit these websites for more information about Macedonian history and culture:
General Information
Full name: |
Republic of Macedonia |
Population: |
ca. 2.000.000 inhabitants |
Official Language: |
Macedonian |
Capital: |
Skopje, 700.000 citizens |
Area: |
total 25,713 sq km; water 477 sq km |
Religion: |
64.7% Orthodox Christians, 33.3% Muslims, 0.37% Protestant, Catholic and other religions |
Local currency: |
Denar (MKD) 1 MKD = 61.5 euro |
Time Zone: |
CET (Central European Time), GMT + 01:00 |
Political system: |
Parliamentary democracy |
Other spoken languages: |
Albanian, Turkish, Serbian, Vlach |
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