Macedonia Capital

The Capital of Macedonia is Skophe, which is located on the northern side of the River Vardar on a Balkan route between Belgrade and Athens. The capital, which was developed during the colonial period, is surrounded by mountains making expansion difficult. It is 12 miles wide and spreads up to 21 miles along the valley.

Skopje is the largest and most populous town in Macedonia with about 506,000 residents. The larger Skopje area, including the Veles and Tetovo, has a population of approximately one million people. The city is cosmopolitan with people from across the world settling there due to the thriving economic situation. Skopje accounts for almost 30% of the Macedonian population. It was one of the biggest cities in the Balkans and one of the fastest growing cities in Yugoslavia until 1971 when the population growth slowed down.

There are several tourist attraction sites in Macedonia, mostly developed in the ancient times. These sites include the architecturally rich Byzantine churches, Kurshumli Han, Roman aqueducts, and the Ottomans mosques all of which are thousands of years old. The monument to the famous Mother Thersea is popular attraction in the city. Skopje boasts of several modern hotels, especially along the River Vardar.

The city is located about 245 meters above sea level. The climate of Skopje is basically semi-Mediterranean with temperatures having relatively little range. The winter period is short, wet and cold. Heavy snow is rare, and instead the city experiences light snow, especially during the winter season. Skopje experienced an earthquake in 1963 which led to the redesigning of the city. The current design ensures a free flow of people and traffic as well as space in case there is a need for evacuation during a natural calamity like a earthquake.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Skopje
Languages	Macedonian (official) 66.5%, Albanian 25.1%, Turkish 3.5%, Romani 1.9%, Serbian 1.2%, other 1.8% (2002 est.)
Ethnic Groups	Macedonian 64.2%, Albanian 25.2%, Turkish 3.9%, Romani 2.7%, Serb 1.8%, other 2.2% (2002 est.)
Religion	Macedonian Orthodox 64.8%, Muslim 33.3%, other Christian 0.4%, other and unspecified 1.5% (2002 est.)
Government	Parliamentary republic
Independance	8 September 1991 (referendum by registered voters endorsed independence from Yugoslavia)
Area	25,713.00 km²
Water Area	280.00 km²
Land Area	25,433.00 km²
Population	2,100,025.00 A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations
Location	Southeastern Europe, north of Greece
No. Bordering Countries	5
Bordering Countries	Albania 181 km, Bulgaria 162 km, Greece 234 km, Kosovo 160 km, Serbia 101 km
GDP(PPP)	$29,520,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$14,500.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Germany, Kosovo, and Bulgaria.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco, and textiles.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are Germany, the United Kingdom, and Greece.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include machinery and equipment, automobiles, chemicals, fuels, and food products.
Climate	Warm, dry summers and autumns; relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall
Terrain	Mountainous with deep basins and valleys; three large lakes, each divided by a frontier line; country bisected by the Vardar River
Learn More	Macedonia

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