North Macedonia flag

Country in Europe

North Macedonia

North Macedonia belongs to Europe. The capital city is Skopje.

CapitalSkopje
LanguageMacedonian
Currencydenar
Population1.8M

Key Facts

RegionSoutheast Europe / Balkans
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1991
Area25,713 km2
Population density81/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+389
Drives onRight

Quick View

HDI
0.770
Safety index
53.0
Internet access
82%
Life expectancy
76.2

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Golem Korab2,764 m
Titov Vrv2,748 m
Turčin (Sar Planina)2,702 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity53%
  • Islam33%
  • No religion10%
  • Other4%

Why Visit

Lake OhridUNESCO lake and town, one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes.
Ohrid Old TownByzantine churches and medieval architecture on the shores of the lake.
Mavrovo National ParkWolves, lynx and bears in a wild mountain landscape with a ski resort.
Skopje BazaarThe Old Bazaar is one of the largest preserved Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans.
Budget DestinationAmong Europe's most affordable countries with authentic Balkan culture.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Skopje
590k
Kumanovo
105k
Bitola
95k

Climate Overview

0CJan avg.
24CJul avg.
480 mmYearly rainfall
Continental / Mediterranean influenceClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencydenar
Official languageMacedonian
National day8 September
Electricity230V, Type C/F