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North Macedonia — silhouette, capital and facts
North Macedonia is in Europe and its capital is Skopje. With about 2.1 million people and 25,713 km², it ranks 145th in area and 145th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of North Macedonia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Skopje
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 2.1 million
- Area
- 25,713 km²
- Language
- Macedonian and Albanian
- Currency
- Macedonian denar
- Flag colors
- red, yellow
Borders
North Macedonia shares a land border with 5 countries: Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, Kosovo.
Fun facts about North Macedonia
- Lake Ohrid, shared with Albania, is one of Europe's oldest lakes and a World Heritage Site.
- Mother Teresa of Calcutta was born in Skopje, now the country's capital, in 1910.
- The Cyrillic alphabet used in many Slavic languages has roots in missions tied to the Ohrid region.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
Which continent is North Macedonia in?
North Macedonia is in Europe.
Which countries border North Macedonia?
North Macedonia shares a land border with 5 countries: Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, Kosovo.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of North Macedonia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. North Macedonia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about North Macedonia?
Lake Ohrid, shared with Albania, is one of Europe's oldest lakes and a World Heritage Site. Mother Teresa of Calcutta was born in Skopje, now the country's capital, in 1910. The Cyrillic alphabet used in many Slavic languages has roots in missions tied to the Ohrid region.
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