North Macedonia is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Skopje, with a population of approximately 2.1M and a total area of 25,713 km². The official language is Macedonian and the currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD).
North Macedonia covers an area of 25,713 km² with a population density of 82/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $13.5B ($6,429 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia is one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes — over 3 million years old and home to unique species found nowhere else. The nearby town of Ohrid has 365 churches and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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UNESCO ancient lake and town — Byzantine churches, Roman ruins and crystal-clear water
One of the largest and oldest bazaars in the Balkans — Ottoman-era markets and mosques
A dramatic gorge just outside Skopje with caves, monasteries and kayaking
A 10th-century monastery on the shores of Lake Ohrid — peacocks roam the grounds freely
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
The official language(s) of North Macedonia are Macedonian.
The population of North Macedonia is approximately 2.1M.
North Macedonia uses the Macedonian Denar (MKD).
North Macedonia is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe region.
North Macedonia has a GDP of $13.5B, with a GDP per capita of $6,429.
The best time to visit North Macedonia is May–September. The climate is Continental, cold winters, hot summers.
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