North Macedonia
Republic of North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Skopje, home to roughly 2,084,367 people across 25,713 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- Skopje
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Southeast Europe
- Population
- 2,084,367
- Land area
- 25,713 km²
- ISO codes
- MK / MKD
- Languages
- Macedonian
Did you know?
- Lake Ohrid, shared with Albania, is one of Europe's oldest lakes and a UNESCO site for its unique wildlife.
- Mother Teresa was born in Skopje in 1910, when the city was part of the Ottoman Empire.
- Ajvar, a roasted red-pepper relish, and tavče gravče beans are staples of Macedonian tables.
- Byzantine churches and monasteries with frescoed interiors dot the countryside.
- The legacy of Alexander the Great is hotly debated but remains a powerful national symbol.
Bordering countries
Albania
Bulgaria
Greece
SerbiaPractice with geography games
Studying North Macedonia is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.