Country Guide • Macedonia
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is a republic of the former socialist Yugoslavia. It is bound by Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, Albania to the west and Serbia and Montenegro to the north.
| Official Name | Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Area | 25,713km² (9,928mile²) |
| Population | 2,060,000 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 211 |
| Capital City | Skopje |
| Religions | Eastern Orthodox 67%, Islam 30% |
| Language | Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish, Serbo-Croatian |
| Government | Emerging Democracy |
| Member of EU | No |
| Currency | Denar |
| GDP | $9 billion |
| GDP per Head | $4,400 |
| Natural Resources | Chromium, lead, zinc, manganese, tungsten, nickel, low-grade iron ore, asbestos, sulphur and timber |
| Land Use | Arable Land 24% |
| Agriculture | Cotton, rice, tobacco, wheat, corn, millet, sesame, mulberry leaves, citrus fruits, vegetables and meats inc. beef, pork, poultry, mutton |
| Industry | Chemicals, Fertilizers, Food Processing, Leather Processing, Machinery, Mining, Smelting, Synthetic Fibres and Textiles |
| Tourism | The British Foreign and Commonwealth office state 'British nationals living in Macedonia or intending to travel to the northern and western border regions of Macedonia should exercise caution' |
| Natural Hazards | None |
| Health Risks | Current situation in the border regions |
| Climate | Macedonia has a transitional climate from Mediterranean to continental with hot dry summers and moderately cold winters. Average annual rainfall varies from 67 inches in the western mountainous area to 20 inches in the eastern area while the central valleys and plains only receive approx. 18 inches. Average temperature ranges in Skopje are from -1°C in January to 23°C in July |
| Time | GMT/UTC+1 hour |
| National Days | September 8 |
| Visas | British passport-holders require no visa. However, the Macedonian government is considering the introduction of a reciprocal visa regime for those countries who require Macedonian citizens to obtain visas. This would include the UK. No decision has yet been taken on how or when the reciprocal visa regime will be introduced. Canadians, Americans and Australians need a visa, but it's issued free of charge at the border |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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