Guide to Macedonia
Must See Macedonia
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At a glance
Macedonia is medieval monasteries, vineyards, orchards, timeworn Turkish bazaars, Orthodox churches and space-age shopping centres. It is also the drone of the local bagpipes, Turkish-style grilled mincemeat and some of the cheapest wine on the planet. The country is unbelievably green; its people are hospitable and welcoming.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
- Capital city:
- Skopje
- Area:
- 25,333 sq km / 9,782 sq miles
- Population:
- 2,045,262
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- Macedonian (official)
A South Slavic language, closely related to Bulgarian.
Albanian (other)
Turkish (other)
- Religion:
- Orthodox (67%), Muslim (30%)
- Currency:
- Macedonian Denar
- Electricity:
- 220V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
