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North Macedonia

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.

Where is North Macedonia?

North Macedonia is in Southeast Europe, Europe, bordering Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
Skopje
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Population
2,084,367
Land area
25,713 km²
ISO codes
MK / MKD
Languages
Macedonian
Coastline
Landlocked
Currency
denar (MKD)
Calling code
+389
Internet domain
.mk

How North Macedonia compares

North Macedonia ranks 144th of 194 countries on this site by population and 145th by land area — roughly 0.03% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 32nd of 45 by population and 35th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of North Macedonia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the North Macedonia flag breaks down as 66% red and 34% yellow.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. Lake Ohrid, shared with Albania, is one of Europe's oldest lakes and a UNESCO site for its unique wildlife.
  2. Mother Teresa was born in Skopje in 1910, when the city was part of the Ottoman Empire.
  3. Ajvar, a roasted red-pepper relish, and tavče gravče beans are staples of Macedonian tables.
  4. Byzantine churches and monasteries with frescoed interiors dot the countryside.
  5. The legacy of Alexander the Great is hotly debated but remains a powerful national symbol.

Bordering countries

North Macedonia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
What continent is North Macedonia in?
North Macedonia is in Europe, specifically the Southeast Europe subregion.
What is the population of North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has a population of roughly 2,084,367 people, across a land area of 25,713 km².
What language is spoken in North Macedonia?
The main language of North Macedonia is Macedonian.
Which countries border North Macedonia?
North Macedonia shares a land border with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia.

Practice 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.

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