Country Details

Landlocked in southeastern Europe, the country's independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 was delayed by Greece's objection to its Hellenic name and symbols. Greece finally lifted its trade blockade in 1995, and the two countries agreed to normalize relations.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Former Yogoslav Republic of Macedonia

Capital City Skopje

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Climate Warm, dry summers and autumns, relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall

Latitude/Longitude 41° 50'N, 22° 00'E

Languages Macedonian, Albanian, others

Official Currency Macedonian Denar

Religions Eastern Orthodox, Musim, others

Population 2,007,000

Land Area 25,715 sq km (9,929 sq miles)

Landforms A mountainous country covered with deep basins. Lakes Ohrid and Prespa are in the southwest

Land Divisions 34 counties and 123 municipalities
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Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas,
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Macedonia Outline Map here

Macedonia Map, CIA version
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Suggested Links

Macedonia Information Page here!

Weather in Skopje here!

Time and Date in Skopje
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